Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:12/19/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
MSDS Number: BGVQL

Emergency Phone: 606-324-1133/800-274-5263

Info Phone: 614-889-3333/800-ASH-LAND

Cage: 5A188

Telephone: 409-756-1065

Cage: 4N760

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

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(ORL RAT):5628 MG/KG (SIGMA-ALDRICH)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE MILD SKIN &
EYE IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION MAY OCCUR & COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE
TOXIC EFFECTS ATTRIBUTED TO OTHER ROUTES OF EXPOSURE. INGESTION MAY
BE HARMFUL; MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION, GI TRACT IRRITATION, OTHER
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS. INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CNS
DEPRESSION. CHRONIC: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO: CNS, LIVER,
KIDNEYS, PANCREAS, HEART, L UNGS AND BRAIN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION MAY CAUSE
HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS,NARCOSIS,RESPIRATORY FAILURE,LOW
BLOOD PRESSURE,CNS DEPRESSION,UNCONSCIOUSNESS & EVEN DEATH.SKIN
CONTACT CAN CAUSE IRRITATION,DEFATTING,DERMATIT IS.EYES
IRRITATION,REDNESS,TEARING,BLURRED VISION.ORAL HAS SYMPTOMS SIMILAR
TO INHALATION,BLINDNESS,HEARING LOSS & DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN, LIVER OR KIDNEY
DISORDER.

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER WHILE HOLDING LIDS
OPEN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALED: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, SEEK MEDICALATTENTION.
INGESTED: SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
SYRUP OF IPECAC OR STICK FINGERS DOWN THROAT & INDUCE VOMITING. DO
NOT LEAVE PERSON UNA TTENDED.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=12.2C, 54.F
Autoignition Temp:=463.9C, 867.F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER FOG, ALCOHOL
FOAM. WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT SHOULD BE USED TO COOL
FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO
DISTANCE IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK.CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS
MAY CAUSE FIRE.BURNS WITH A CLEAR,ALMOST INVISIBLE FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ELIMINATE SOURCES OF
IGNITION.VENTILATE THE AREA.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.CONTAIN THE
SPILL.COVER WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS NEEDED.COLLECT THE SPILLED
MATERIAL USING NON-SPARK ING TOOLS.PLACE IN DOT APPROVED METAL
CONTAINERS.
Neutralizing Agent:J.T. BAKER SOLUSORB SOLVENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR
SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-KEEP IN
COOL,WELL-VENTILATED,FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA,IN TIGHTLY
CLOSED CONTAINERS,AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS & FLAMES.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE IS RED (FLAMMABLE). AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. USE
WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR UNDER HOOD. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. KEEP OUT OF REAC H OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 200 PPM, A
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED. ENGINEERTING OR
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOU LD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST (EXPLOSION PROOF) TO CONTROL TLV
IN AIR.
Protective Gloves:RESISTENT GLOVES (RUBBER).
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
DLA-HMIS: EYEWASH STATION & EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DLA-HMIS: WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
POISON:CAN NOT BE MADE NON POISONOUS.

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=63.9C, 147.F
Vapor Pres:98 @ 20C
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.793
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.91 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID - PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS,REACTIVE METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM,
MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DLA-HMIS: HEAT, FLAME, OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
FORMALDEHYDE MAY FORM.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DLA-HMIS: EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER
IS U154 (TOXIC WASTE). RQ FOR METHANOL IS 5000 LBS. EMPTY
CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDO US DUE TO RETAINING PRODUCT RESIDUES.

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