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

OCTAGON PROCESS

596 RIVER ROAD
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1105
US

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

OCTAGON PROCESS INC.

EDGEWATER, NJ 07020 US

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

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:WEAKNESS,HEADACHE,VOMITING,ABDOMINAL
PAIN,DIMNESS OF VISION & SOMETIMES UNCONSCIOUSNESS

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN, EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=11.1C, 52.F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. VENT AREA. STOP
LEAK W/O RISK. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPT. ABSORB W/SAND OR OTHER
NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT. PLACE IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA
W/LG AMT OF WATER. FOR LG SP ILL, DIKE AREA TO RETAIN LIQUID FOR
PICKUP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA AWAY FROM HEAT
& OPEN FLAME
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED IF NEED
Ventilation:LOCAL - AS NEEDED, GENERAL - AS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR,MAY TRAVEL ALONG GROUND.DO NOT USE COMPRESSD
AIR FOR FILLING,DISCHARGING. DEFATS SKIN. MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR
GRADE A UNDER SPEC O-M-232.

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=63.9C, 147.F
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0, BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID,ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS AND CORROSIVES
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP FROM OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE INCINERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO SEWER SYSTEMS.

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