Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-663-9417
MSDS Number: BFKGN

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRIT,HEADACH,DROWSY,NAUSEA,VOMIT,FAILURE
OF VISION.CNS DEPRESSION.GI TRACT DISTURBANCE.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:50F /10C (CC)
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS,CO*2,ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.USE NIOSH
APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE TOXIC.AIR-VAPORS MIXTURE MAY
BE EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.ABSORB ON SAND,EARTH OR VERMICULITE.SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN
A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AND DRY PLACE.USE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.FIRE PROOF AND SEPARATED FROM OXIDANTS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT INHAL
VAPORS.DO NOT DRINK,IT IS POISON.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPR SCBA/AIR SUPP RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED APRIL 8,1980

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:64.5C/148F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (BUT.ACETAT=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO OR FORMALDEHYDE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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