Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-990-0572
MSDS Number: BGCCD

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

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:POISON,HARMFUL.EYES:IRRITATION,FAILURE OF
VISION.IMHAL:HEADACHE.VOMIT,NAUSEA.CNS DEPRESSION.GI-TRACT

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:50F/10C (
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,FOAM)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL CONTRS.WEAR SCBA IN FIRES
AND COFINED AREA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED.USE REASONABLE
CARE.FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.ABSORB ON
VERMICULITE.SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,FLAMES,AND KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.DO NOT INGEST OR
INHALE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED APRIL 8, 1980

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F/64.5C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY GIVE CO & CO*2 ON BURNING.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THE COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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