BFYPT - METHANOL

  • MSDS: BFYPT
  • Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC
  • Product Name: METHANOL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-944-9653
Product Identification

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-944-9653
MSDS Number: BFYPT

Responsible Party
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

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

METHANOL(METHYL ALCOHOL) CAS#67-56-1

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM (SKIN)

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATES EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.CNS
DEPPRESSANT,OPTIC NEURITIS &ATROHY,LIVER,KIDNEY DMAGE

First Aid

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.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:50F/10C
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.USE SCBA FOR
FIRES &CONFIN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED.USE REASONABLE
CARE.FLAMMABLE & POISONOUS LIQUID.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.ABSORB ON
VERMICULITE.SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM FIRES,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN,EYES EXPOSURE.DO NOT INGEST OR INHALE
VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/METHANOL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PV/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F/64.5C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1.0(BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO/OR CO*2 ON COMBUSTION.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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