BDVSK - METHYL ALCOHOL
- MSDS: BDVSK
- Manufacturer: PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
- Product Name: METHYL ALCOHOL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-292-9676
Product Identification
Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
MSDS Number: BDVSK
Responsible Party
BOSTON, MA 02111-2403
US
Emergency Phone: NONE
Cage: 86511
Contractor
Telephone: OUT OF BUSINESS
Cage: 86511
Ingredients
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
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION MAY RESULT IN BLINDNESS & DEATH
First Aid
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.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:54F/12C (CC)
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:37
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE & DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF
FIRE.VAPOR IS EXPLOSION HAZARD.RUNOFF MAY POLLUTE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE AREA.STOP
LEAK W/O RISK.PERSONS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTV EQUIPMENT.ABSORB W SAND
OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT.PLACE IN CONTAINER.FLUSH AREA W
WATER.LG SPILL:DIKE FAR AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP
AWAY FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR CHEM GOGGLES OR FACE
SHIELD,CHEM CART. RESPIR.RUBBER GLOVES,APRON ETC
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES,OR FACE SHIELD,CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR,RUBBER GLOVES,APRONS & BOOTS. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:AIR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT OR GAS MASK WITH APPROVED
CANISTER FOR METHAN
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN VAPOR CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:ACID PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE A UNDER FED SPEC O-M-232.
Chemical Properties
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=64.4C, 148.F
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7924
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0, BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,SLIGHT ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME,HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2,CO
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:VARIES WITH LOCALITY.SUPPLIER SHOULD BE ABLE TO
ADVISE.INCINERATION POSSIBLE IN MANY AREAS.CONSULT FEDERAL,STATE &
LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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