Product ID:REAGENT ALCOHOL 374B
MSDS Date:02/26/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-145-6335
MSDS Number: BRFSH

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORP.

1909 CENTINELA AVENUE
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-5057
US

Emergency Phone: 213-829-4304/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 213-829-4304/213-453-1212(FAX)

Preparer: P.B.

Cage: 64681

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORP.

SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-5057 US

Telephone: 310-829-4304

Cage: 64681

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 95%V/V

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9293

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 5% V/V

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 5% V/V

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 7060 MG/KG (ETHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:METHANOL IS A CUMULATIVE POISON AND
DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED FOR INGESTION OF LESS THAN 30 MILILITERS.
CAUSES CNS DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, INTOXICATION, DILATION OF THE
PUPILS, CONVULSIONS, NAUSEA, AND DI ZZINESS. UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND
DEATH MAY RESULT. METHANOL INTOXICATION MAY PRODUCE VISUAL
DISTURBANCES AND BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CNS DISTURBANCES, DIZZINESS, PHOTOPHOBIA,
HEADACHE, STUPOR, COMA, AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED KIDNEY AND LIVER FUNCTION
MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO ALCOHOLS. PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN,
AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY ALSO BE AGGRAVATED. METHANOL HAS
SHOWN GENETIC TOXICITY IN ANIMALS.

First Aid:IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF IRRITAT ION PERSISTS. IN CASE OF INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR EXTREMELY DROWSY. OTHERWISE
ADMINISTER 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:59.0F,15.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:793F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL. WATER IS
INEFFECTIVE AGAINST ALCOHOL FIRE BUT MAY BE USED TO COOL ADJACENT
CONTAINRS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS SUCH AS CARBON MONOXIDE
AND METHANOL.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. VENTILATE AREA. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER
AND COVER. WASH RESIDUE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM
IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS, CHEMICALS CAPABLE OF
SPONTANEOUS HEATING, MATERIALS REACTING WITH AIR OR MOISTURE TO
LIBERATE HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND EXPLOSIVES. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT
SUN AND AWAY FROM HEAT.

Respiratory Protection:GENERALLY NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOODS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING METHANOLIC
SOLUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER IMPERVIOUS TO METHANOL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFTER HANDLING, ESPECIALLY BEFORE
EATING OR SMOKING. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. CONTAINER HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY.
EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUAL LIQUID AND VAPOR. FOLLOW PRECAUT
IONS ON LABEL AND IN MSDS. THIS NSN WASCANCELLED ON 86305 WITHOUTH
REPLACEMENT.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Vapor Pres:40
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.4 (N-BUTYL ALCOLHOL=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID. CHARACTERISTIC ALCOHOL
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE CAN FORM ON INCOMPLETE
COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL RECOVERED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PACKAGED,
LABELED, TRANSPORTED, AND DISPOSED OR RECLAIMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IN
CONFORMANCE WITH GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

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