Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE,0.04N IN METHANOL,80191
MSDS Date:02/03/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N010684
MSDS Number: BHYRR

DOW CHEMICAL USA

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METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 98%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 1.6%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT
IMPAIRMENT OF VISION,EVEN BLINDNESS.INGESTION MAY CAUSE
BLINDNESS.INHALATION:SINGLE EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE INJURY TO
LUNGS,EYES,LIVER,KIDNEYS,HEART,NERVOUS SY STEM.REPEATED EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE INJURY TO LUNGS,EYES,LIVER,KIDNEYS,HEART,NERVOUS
SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRIT,CORNEAL INJURY,PERM VISION
IMPAIRMENT,BLINDNESS.SKIN:PRLNG/RPTD-BURNS.INGEST:HUMAN LETHAL DOSE
(METHANOL) 800-1500 MG/KG.MAY CAUSE GI
IRRIT,ULCERATION,MOUTH/THROAT BURNS,BLINDNESS.INHAL:SIN GLE EXPOS
HAZ.UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT.HEADACHE,DIZZ,TREMBLING,NAUSEA,DILATED
PUPILS,VISUAL DISTURB.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K

First Aid:EYES:WASH IMMED/CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL ASSISTANCE ARRIVES;WASH
ENROUTE TO MED FACILITY.IF NO ASSISTANCE AVAIL,WASH 30 MIN,GET MED
ATTN IMMED.SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/ PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
WHILE RE MOVING CONTAM CLTHG.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LG
AMTS OF H*2O,MILK.TAKE TO MED FACILITY.INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF
NOT BRTHG,GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH,IF BRTHG DFCLT,GIVE O*2.CALL MD.MD
NOTE:(SUP DAT)

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:55F,12.8C
Lower Limits:37%,METHANOL
Upper Limits:6%,METHANOL
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP VAP FROM POSS IGNIT SOURCES.USE
BLANKETING EFT TO SMOTHER FIRE.MOD EXPLO/DANGEROUS FIRE HAZ WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT,SPKS,FLAMES.MAY RELS PROD OF GREATER HAZ.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT LIQUID W/ VERMICULITE OR SAND.CAN
FLUSH SPILL W/ COPIOUS SUPPLY OF WATER,BUT DO NOT FLUSH TO WATER
COURSE,SEWERS,OR ENCLOSED AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENT,FIRE-PROOF
AREA,AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAME,IGNIT SOURCES.GROUND,ELEC
INTERCONNECT METAL CONTRS FOR TRANSFER.USE SPARK-PROOF TOOLS.
Other Precautions:USE W/ ADEQUATE VENTILATION.NO SMOKING IN AREAS OF
STORAGE OR USE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FOR BRIEF CONTACT NO PRECAUTIONS OTHER THAN
CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:CORR,MAY CAUSE STRICTURE.IF LAVAGE
DONE-ENDOTRACHEAL/ESOPHAGOSCOPIC CONTROL.TREAT BURN AS THERMAL
BURN,AFTER DECONTAM.EYE IRRIGATION NEC FOR EXTENDED TIME TO REMOVE
CAUSTIC.NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.SUPPORTIVE CARE.IF LG AMT
INGESTED:CONSIDER ETHANOL,HEMODIALYSIS IN TREATMENT.ENTRY
RTE:INH,SKIN,INGEST .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:65C,149F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:92 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.11,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.7924,WATER=1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,ODOR NOT AVAILABLE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMMABLE.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,OR
FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY DECOMPOSE IN HEAT/FIRE RELEASING
PRODUCTS OF GREATER HAZARD.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .BURN IN INCINERATOR ACCORDING
TO REGULATIONS.

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