Product ID:METHANOL ABSOLUTE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-027-4771
MSDS Number: BGFRK

ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP

COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Emergency Phone: NONE

Cage: 1L168

ALLIED-SIGNAL INC

1087R MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-2332 US

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of
Overexposure:SKIN:DEFATNG.EYES:IRRITNT.INHALE:HEAD,DIZYNES,WEAK,GI/
VISUAL DISTURB.INGEST:INEBRATN,DROWS,BLINDNESS

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W WATER.EYES:FLUSH W WATER.INHALED:GIV CPR/OXYGEN
IF NECESSARY.INGEST:IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING BY HAVING VICTIM
DRINK SOAPY WATER.FOR ALL ROUTES KEEP PATIENT WARM/COVER EYES.SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:54F,12C CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO COOL CONT.WEAR NIOSH APPRVD
SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STATIC EXPLOSIONS REPORTED FOR AS LITTLE
AS 30%.VAPOR IS EXPLOSV HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.REMOVE UNPROTECTED
PERSONS.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE W/O RISK.SM SPILL:FLUSH AREA W LG AMT
H*2O.LG SPILL:DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL AND DILUTE W LG AMTS
H*2O.KEEP OUT OF SEWERS.RUN OFF MAY POLLUTE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.GROUND
CONT FOR POURING/TRANSFER.STORE IN COOL WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Other Precautions:REGULARLY INSPECT ALL ELECTRICAL,MECHANICAL,INCLUDING
AUTOMOTIVE,EQUIPMENT NEAR METHANOL.

Respiratory Protection:FOR HIGH CONCENTRATIONS,AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:DOWN-DRAFT TYPE LOCAL EXHAUST.50 PPM HOOD FACE VELOCITY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:STATIC FREE PROTECTV CLOTHING,BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR,MAY TRAVEL ALONG GROUND. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED
GAS FOR FILLING,DISCHARGING. DEFATS SKIN. SUPPLIED B: HOCKING INT'L
CHEM CORP (FSCM 60930)

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.3(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,MILD ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS,ACTIVE METALS,ISOCYANATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION REPORTED TO YIELD CO*2 &
CO.

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES.PACKAGE AND DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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