Product ID:METHANOL,METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-027-4771
MSDS Number: BGFRJ

GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION

7500 N WEST LN
STOCKTON, CA 95210
US

Emergency Phone: 404-987-5190

Cage: 0802X

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP CHEMICAL PACKAGING DIV

8040 STOCKTON, CA 95210 US

Telephone: 209-477-5189

Cage: 1F887

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:INGESTED:MAY BE FATAL,BLINDNESS.INHALED OR
REPEATED CONTACT:HARMFUL,EFFECTS MAY BE CUMULATIVE.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHINGBY MOUTH.

Flash Point:54F/12C TCC
Lower Limits:7.3
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:SM:CO*2, DRY CHEM. LG:H*2O SPRAY,FOG OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTAINER MAY
EXPLODE.VAPOR IS EXPLOS HAZARD.VAPOR MAY SPREAD AWAY FROM SPILL.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES,VENTILATE AREA
WELL.ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE OR OTHER MATERIALS, SUCH AS
SAWDUST,RAGS,PAPER & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. USE NON SPARKING
TOOLS. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEAN UP-FLUSH AREA
WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE TANKS & MATERIAL HANDLING
LINES SHOULD BE GROUMDED.STORE IN DRY,LOW FIRE RISK AREA.AVOID
ALKALI.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING.AIR PRESSURE SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR
UNLOADING TANK TRUCKS OF METHANOL.

Respiratory Protection:(1)SCBA(2)APPRVD INDUS. CANISTER TYPE GAS MASKS.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CUP/RUBBER FRAMED GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELDING
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F/64C
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:0.79
Spec Gravity:0.1924
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFO PER MFR.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:MILD ODOR-NON-IRRITATING.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC(ALKALI)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,STATIC ELECTRICITY
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED,BUT EXPECT CO, CO*2, H*2O.

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DESTROY BY LIQUID
INCINERATION. INCINERATION WILL BE EASIER BY MIXING WITH A MORE
FLAMMABLE SOLVENT. HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,F ED,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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