Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-195-8663
MSDS Number: BDJCG

ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP

COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Emergency Phone: NONE KNOWN

Cage: 1L168

ALLIED-SIGNAL INC

1087R MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-2332 US

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 99.5%

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. SKI:DEFATTING.
INH:HDCH,DIZZ,WEAK,GASTROINT &/OR SIGHT PROBLEMS.
ING:DROWS,DRUNK,BLINDNES

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/WATER.EYES:FLUSH W/WATER.INHALED:GIVE CPR/OXYGEN
IF NECESSARY.INGEST:IMMED.INDUCE VOMITING BY HAVING VICTIM DRINK
SOAPY WATER.FOR ALL ROUTES KEEP PATIENT WARM/COVER EYESSEEK MEDICAL
ATTN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=12.2C, 54.F
Autoignition Temp:=385.C, 725.F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO COOL CONT.WEAR NIOSH APPROVD
SELF-CNTND BRTHG AP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STATIC EXPLOSIONS REPORTED FOR AS LITTLE
AS 30%. VAPOR IS EXPLOSV HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.REMOVE UNPROTECTED
PERSONS.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE W/O RISK.SM SPILL:FLUSH AREA W LG AMT
OF H*2O.LG SPILL:DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL AND DILUTE W LG AMTS
H*2O.KEEP OUT OF SEWERS. RUNOFF MAY POLLUTE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.GROUND
CONT FOR POURING/TRANSFER.STORE IN COOL WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS
Other Precautions:REGULARLY INSPECT ALL ELECTRICAL,MECHANICAL,INCLUDING
AUTOMOTIVE,EQUIPMENT NEAR METHANOL.

Respiratory Protection:FOR HIGH CONCENTRATIONS,AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:DOWN-DRAFT TYPE LOCAL EXHAUST.50 PPM HOOD FACE VELOCITY
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:STATIC FREE PROTECTV CLOTHING,BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health
CAGE IS 70308: HONEYWELL INTL INC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
101 COLUMBIA RD MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962. 973-455-2474

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=64.4C, 148.F
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.3(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,MILD ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS,ACTIVE METALS,ISOCYANATES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION REPORTED TO YIELD CO*2 & CO

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES.PACKAGE AND DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STSTE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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