Product ID:0421879 METHANOL
MSDS Date:09/11/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-687-8056
MSDS Number: BRLYQ

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METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5628 MG/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: INHALATION- IRRITATION OF
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND LUNGS. EYES- IRRITATION. SKIN- IRRITATION.
INGESTION- DEATH, CNS EFFECTS, SEVERE ABDOMINAL DISTRESS,
BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAM AGE, BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHANOL IS NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC, OR
OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DROWSINESS, HEADACH, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, CHEST PAIN. EYES: BURNING SENSATION, STINGING. SKIN:
REDNESS, ITCHING. INGESTION: SEVERE STOMACH CRAMPS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, CONVULSIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR EYE PROBLEM,
IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: RINSE
MOUTH, GET IMM EDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF CONSCIOUS AND MEDICAL
ATTENTION NOT READILY AVAILABLE, INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits:6.7 %
Upper Limits:36.5 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER MIST, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, POLYMER
FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. DANGEROUS FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE ON HEATING. VAPORS
MAY TRAVEL A LONG WAY AND FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. ISOLATE AREA.
ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL. VENTLATE AREA. SCOOP UP INTO CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF IGNITION AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. DO NOT GET IN EYES OR ON SKIN
OR CLOTHES. BOND AND GROUND PRPERLY DURING TRANSFER OPERATIONS. DO
NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS FAIL
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL OR VITON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING AND
DRINKING. DO NOT SMOKE IN AREA OF USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:97 MM HG
Vapor Density:1.1(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:0.79 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (METHOD UNKNOWN)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.9

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, ACID ANHYDRIDES, ACID CHLORIDES, STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, SPARKS, AND OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION. CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:0XIDES OF CARBON

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.
MANUFACTURER SAYS INCINERATE, FUELS, BLENDING OR RECYCLE. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA
WASTE #S U154 D001 APPLIES.

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