Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:11/05/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-6010
MSDS Number: BVTWN

ALBERTA GAS CHEMICALS LTD.

MEDICINE HAT ALBERTA CANADA T1A 7H1

Emergency Phone: 403-527-8141(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)

Info Phone: 403-527-8141

Cage: 2R200

ALBERTA GAS CHEMICALS LTD.

MEDICINE HAT ALBERTA CANADA T1A 7H1

Telephone: 403-527-8141

Cage: 2R200

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 99.85%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 94

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 13000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION; HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE CNS
EFFECTS. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE
BLINDNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA; 1-4 OUNCES MAY CAUS E DEATH. CHRONIC:
PROLONGED OR REPEATEDEXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHANOL IS NOT LISTED NY NTP OR IARC AS
A CARNINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: SNEEZING, SORE THROAT, WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA. SKIN: REDNESS, DRYNESS,
CRACKING. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BURNING/STINGING SENSATION.
INGESTED: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARR HEA, BLINDNESS, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INHALATION MAY WORSEN THE EFFECTS
OF EMPHYSEMA AND BRONCHITIS.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.IF
IRRITATION OCCURS,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.RESTORE BREATHING AS REQUIRED.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER OR MILK TO DRINK &
INDUCE VOMITING. TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, AFFF, ALCOHOL
RESISTANT TYPE FOAM WITH 6% PROPORTIONING EQUIPMENT OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS OR STRUCTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METHANOL BURNS WITH A CLEAN, CLEAR FLAME,
BEING ALMOST INVISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT. REACTS WITH OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP SPILL
AT SOURCE. CONTAIN SPILL. RECOVER METHANOL OR DILUTE WITH WATER &
SALVAGE WITH ABSORBANT MATERIAL.PREVENT METHANOL FROM ENTERING
SEWER,DRAINS OR WATERWAYS .IF DOES,NOTIFY PROPER AUTHORITIES
(800-424-8802).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME IN STORAGE
HANDLING AREA. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT. ENSURE PROPER
GROUNDING & BONDING PROCEDURES ARE USED.
Other Precautions:AVOID USING MATERIALS CONTAINING ALUMINUM OR LEAD.
AVOID USING NATURAL RUBBERS (IE USE NEOPRENE). GASKETS SHOULD BE
FLEXITALLIC (SPIRAL WOUND STAINLESS STEEL WITH ASBESTOS).

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT PANTS AND JACKET
(NEOPRENE) AND BOOTS. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:96MMHG@20C
Vapor Density:1.105
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, LIQUID WITH NO SUSPENDED MATTER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNITION
AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.CONTACT PROPER AUTHORITIES FOR
INSTRUCTIONS OR AGCL'S EMERGENCY NUMBER (403-527-8141 IN
CANADA).DLA-HMIS:EPA/RCRA WASTE NUMBERS D001 & U154 MAY APPLY TO
UNUSEDPRODUCT.

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