Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
MSDS Number: BTKQR

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

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:LD50 ORAL RAT=5628MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-A SLIGHT IRRITANT TO THE
MUCOUS MEMBRANES. TOXIC EFFECTS EXERTED UPON NERVOUS SYSTEM,
PARTICULARLY THE OPTIC NERVE. INGESTION-TOXIC. SKIN-METHYL ALCOHOL
IS A DEFATTING AGENT. EYE-IRRITANT. CONTINUED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE
EYE LESIONS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE
HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, BLURRED VISION, BLINDNESS,
COMA, & DEATH. APERSON CAN GET BETTER BUT THEN WORSE AGAIN UP TO 30
HOURS LATER. INGE STION-CAN INTOXICATE AND CAUSE BLINDNESS.
SKIN-CAN CAUSE SKIN TO BECOME DRY AND CRACKED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION MAY
BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR.
IF HARD TO BREATH, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-INDUCE
VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING
FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-REMOVE ANY CLOTHING.
WASH SKIN WITH SOAP 7 WATER FOR 15 MIN. EYE-WASH EYES WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE. MODERATE EXPLOSION
HAZARD & DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA OF
LEAK/SPILL. WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
CONTAIN & RECOVER LIQUID WHEN POSSIBLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE FOR
FLAMMABLE LIQUID. SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERAL
Other Precautions:STORAGE & USE AREAS SHOULD BE NON-SMOKING.
SPARKS-PROOF TOOLS & EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED IN
THE STORAGE & HANDLING AREA.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A SUPPLIED AIR,
FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINE HOOD, OR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=64.4C, 148.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE WITH WATER
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIZING AGENTS SUCH AS NITRATES, PERCHLORATES OR SULFURIC ACID.
WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF PLASTIC/RUBBER/COATINGS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN
FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES AND FORMALDEHYDE MAY
FORM WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ATOMIZE IN A
SUITABLE RCRA APPROVED COMBUSTION CHAMBER, OR ABSORB WITH
VERMICULITE, DRY SAND OR EARTH FOR DISPOSAL AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN A
RCRA APPROVED FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. RQ: 5000 LBS.

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