Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS 1501
MSDS Date:06/06/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-027-4771
MSDS Number: BRTGM

CORCO CHEMICAL CORP

TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030-4601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-295-5006

Info Phone: 215-295-5006

Preparer: TOM MACNAMARA

Cage: 58571

DYNATECH SCIENTIFIC INC

640164 KENNER, LA 70064 US

Telephone: 504-465-9604

Cage: 0VL27

METHANOL; (METHYL ALCOHOL)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY
CAUSE DERMATITIS. VAPOR IS VIRTUALLY NON-IRRITATING TO THE EYE OR
RESPIRATORY TRACT BELOW 2000 PPM. PRODUCT MAY CAUSE OPTIC NERVE
DAMAGE & BLINDNESS. THIS SYMPTO M OCCURS PRINCIPALLY AFTER ORAL
INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:VISION BLURRING, EYE PAIN, CENTRAL VISION LOSS,
BLINDNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, NARCOSIS & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM &
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WATER FLUSH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
INHAL:FRESH AIR & ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,
INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN!

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:36.5%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM & WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COOL FLAME EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER UNTIL
WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION @ 878F. CONTAINERS MAY
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. FLAME OF ALCOHOL FIRE MAY NOT BE VISIBLE.
VAPOR MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. FOR MAJOR SPILLS,
WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE
WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP W/NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT &
CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. DO NOT GET
LIQUID OR VAPOR IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT AND FLAMES.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING "EMPTY"
CONTAINER & POSSIBLE RESIDUE THEREIN.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AT 2000 PPM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED (EXPLOSION
PROOF).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD, SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:GROUNDED CONTAINERS, PROTECTIVE COVERALLS,
EYE WASH & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:100@ 21.2C
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7915
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; SLIGHT ALCOHOLIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, CHLOROFORM, METALS, POTASSIUM TERT- BUTOXIDE &
BERYLLIUM DIHYDRIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS & FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT, SPARK, FLAME.

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE W/ALL LOCAL, STATE
& FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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