BFLSY - WOOD ALCOHOL

  • MSDS: BFLSY
  • Manufacturer: OCTAGON PROCESS
  • Product Name: WOOD ALCOHOL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-687-8056
Product Identification

Product ID:WOOD ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-687-8056
MSDS Number: BFLSY

Responsible Party
OCTAGON PROCESS
596 RIVER ROAD
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1105
US

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

Contractor
OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020 US

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

Ingredients

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

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:WEAKNESS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,ABDOMINAL
PAIN,DIMNESS OF VISION,SOMETIMES UNCONSCIOUSNESS

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING-WASH BODY WITH SOAP & WATER.INGESTION-INDUCE
VOMITING,EYES-WASH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:52F,11C CC
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

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO DILUTE AND DISPERSE
VAPORS.ABSORB IF POSSIBLE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM HEAT & OPEN FLAME.KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE OR SELF CONTAINED
APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL-RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
POISON:CAN NOT BE MADE NON POISONOUS

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=63.9C, 147.F
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CORROSIVES
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE ABSORBED MATERIAL IN CONTAINER SUITABLE
FOR SHIPMENT TO DISPOSAL AREA

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