Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4783
MSDS Number: BFNCQ

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=5628MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE. CHRONIC:MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION AND ENLARGEMENT
OF THE LIVER HAS BEEN REPORTED.REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITANT,EYE
LESIONS;SKIN:DEFATTING,DRYNESS,CRACKING;SKIN ABSORPTION:SYMTOMS
SIMILAR TO INHALATION;INHALATION:IRRITANT,TOXIC TO NERVOUS SYSTEM &
OPTIC NERVE,HEADACHE,DROWINESS,NAUSEA,VOMIT,BLURRE D
VISION,BLINDNESS,COMA,DEATH;INGESTION:SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO
INHALATION.CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS.FATAL DOSE=100-125ML
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY;SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH PLENTY SOAP
& WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR;INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR;INGESTION:GIVE 2
GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT IMMEDIATELY.SEE DOCTOR .NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR.CAN TRAVE ALONG
GROUND

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITIO SOURCES.VENTILATE.WEAR
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.ABSORB IN INERT
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED.INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD
BE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUID.SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE & USE AREAS SHOULD BE
NON-SMOKING.SPARKS-PROOF TOOLS & EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE USED IN THE STORAGE & HANDLING AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:GOGLES (DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,APRON OR COVERALLS. EYEWASH
STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REMOVE LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=64.4C, 148.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, CHAR. ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIZING AGENTS. WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF
PLASTICS,RUBBER,COATING. MAY REACT WITH METALLIC AL TO FORM H*2
GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,FORMALDEHYDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN A RCRA APPROVED
FCILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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