Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:05/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
MSDS Number: BGSPX

MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361

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:SEE 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
LESION;SKIN:DEFATTING,DRYNESS,CRACKING;SKIN ABSORPTION:SYMPTOMS
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:PERSON WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATE;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 IMMEDIATELY.NOTHING
BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52F(11C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE & FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND TO
DISPERSE UNIGNITED VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR.CAN TRAVE ALONG
GROUND A LONG DISTIANCE AND FLASHBACK.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE.WEAR
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.ABSIRB 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 RESPIRATORY DEVICE
APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN BELOW TVL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES (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:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F(64.5C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F(-98C)
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.CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF
PLASTIC,RUBBER,COATING. MAY REACT WITH METALLIC AL TO FORM HAZ GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2FORMALDHYDE

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

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