Product ID:WOOD ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BFGYR

OCTAGON PROCESS INC.

596 RIVER ROAD
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020
US

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-313-1187

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: 100%

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,NAUSEA,VOMITING,ABDOMINAL
PAIN,DIMNESS OF VISION,CONVULSIONS,DELIRIUM,COMA.

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES WITH WATER,STOMACH WASH,WITH 4% AQUEOUS SODIUM
CARBONATE,IF SWALLOWED,FOLLOWED BY SALINE CATHARIS.MOVE TO FRESH
AIR,REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,WASH BODY WITH SOAP & WATER.COMBAT
SHOCK: OXYGEN,STIMULANTS IF INDICATED.SEEK MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point:54F,12.2C OC
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,OR CARBON DIOXIDE,DO NOT
USE WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAE SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS;LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN A WELL VENTILATED
PLACE.LARGE VOLUME STORAGE SHOULD BE REMOTE FROM INHABITED
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION,INCLUDING
ACUTE FIRE HAZARDS OR OPEN FLAME. STORE OUT OF SUN RAYS.

Respiratory Protection:CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EACH SHIELD,RUBBER APRONS AND BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
METHANOL,TECHNICAL IS MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATION
O-M-232E AM 1,GRADE "A"

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,63.9C
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,SLIGHT ALCOHOLIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ACIDS,ALKALIS,USE NO WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. MFG SUGGESTS
INCINERATION;MAY MIX W MORE FLAMMABLE SOLV ENT FIRST, OR DILUTE W
H*2O,SHIP TO DISPOSAL AREA.

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