Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:10/08/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
MSDS Number: CDZTT

MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501

Info Phone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501

Cage: EO303

MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)

NONE PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151

Cage: EO303

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 96

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5628 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION IS HARMFUL & MAY BE
FATAL, CNS DEPRESSION. CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION; MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS, CORNEAL DAMAGE. INGESTION IS HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL;
MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION, GI TRACT IRRITATION, HEARING LOSS.
CHONIC: PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY AND/OR LIVER
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESSION.
EYES-IRRITATION, CORNEAL DAMAGE. SKIN-IRRITATION, DERMATITIS.
INGESTED-BLINDNESS, HEAD ACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GI
TRACT IRRITATION, CNS DEPRESSION, HEARING LOSS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE DISORDERS, SKIN DISORDERS,
LIVER OR KIDNEY DISORDERS.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP &
WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RE SPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-CALL A PHYSICIAN. INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:53.6F,12.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:867F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. WATER MAY BE
INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF
EXPOSED TO HEAT. BURNS WITH CLEAR, INVISIBLE FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. ELIMINATE
ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK. USE
WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL & PLACE
IN A CONTAINER FOR LATE R DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM OR PROTETCIVE SUIT. DLA-HMIS: EYE
WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE,
FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA/RCRA HAZWASTE NUMBER U154
MAY APPLY TO PRODUCT AS PURCHASED.

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