Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL, WOOD ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:09/28/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BQDZP

E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC

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CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034-0395
US

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E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC

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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:TLV 200 PPM (CEILING LIMIT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC BY INGESTION. CAN BE TOXIC BY
SKIN ABSORPTION. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY OPTIC
NERVE. MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE LIVER HAS
BEEN REPORTED WITH CHRONIC EXP OSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED AS A CANCER
CAUSING AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, MUSCLE WEAKNESS,
NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE. INGESTION CAN PRODUCE BLINDNESS (100
ML CAN BE FATAL). PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CONDITIONS, EYE PROBLEMS, OR
IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR; GIVE ARTI FICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
INGESTION-GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF MEDICAL ATTENTION IS
NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER
MISTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE UPON
HEATING. VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH
BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE SPILL; TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT;
CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES & OXIDIZERS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS
OR SOLUTION MIST.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IN
THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN ADEQUATE
FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, VITON OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:97 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.791
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.91 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC ALCOHOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.9+

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT; CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DOES NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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