Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
MSDS Number: BDKLZ

E.I. DUPONT & CO.

1007 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
US

Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515

Info Phone: 800-441-7515

Cage: KO688

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO

WILMINGTON, DE 19898 US

Telephone: 800-441-7515;800-441-9442

Cage: 18873

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:CAN BE FATAL,CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
INGESTED.INHALED:HARMFUL.EYES:IRRITATS.REPEAT CONTACT W SKIN
IRRITAT

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHINGBY MOUTH.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=11.1C, 52.F
Autoignition Temp:=385.C, 725.F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNS W INVISIBLE FLAME IN
DAYLIGHT.MIXTURES W >25% METHANOL IN WATER ARE FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.DIKE LARGE
SPILLS.FLUSH AREA W WATER.DO NOT FLUSH TO WATERWAYS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT CONTRS FROM PHYS DAMAGE.KEEP OUT OF DIR RAYS OF
SUN AWAY FR ORG PROD & OTHER EASILY OXID MATL
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE,LEAD PERCHLORATE
OR PERCHLORIC ACID.AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR NORMAL USE,USE SELF-CONTAINED IF NEEDED
Ventilation:LOCAL - MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEMICAL GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,RUBBER CLOTHING AS APPROPIATE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS EFFECTIVE:10/1/79.SYNONYMS-WOOD ALCOHOL,CARBINOL.

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=64.7C, 148.5F
Vapor Pres:138
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7913
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1-DIETHYL ETHER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH FAINT ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE,LEAD PERCHLORATE,PERCHLORIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, HYDROGEN,CARBON
DIOXIDE,FORMALDEHYDE

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE INCINERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE, & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

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