Product ID:S224 JENNER STAIN STOCK SOLUTION
MSDS Date:02/03/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F039253
MSDS Number: BWWQG

POLY SCIENTIFIC R&D CORP

70 CLEVELAND AVE
BAY SHORE, NY 11706-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 516-586-0400

Info Phone: 516-586-0400

Cage: 67458

POLY SCIENTIFIC R&D CORP.

BAY SHORE, NY 11706 US

Telephone: 516-586-0400

Cage: 67458

METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS *95-1*

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 6.2-13 GM/KG METHANOL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL; IRRITATING TO
MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE: MODERATE
IRRITATION. SKIN: HARMFUL IF ABSORBED. SLIGHT IRRITATION.
INGESTION: HARMFUL, SWALLOWING AS LITTLE AS 1-4 O Z CAN CAUSE
DEATH/SERIOUS IRREVERSIBLE INJURY/BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE A PINT OF LUKEWARM WATER IF CONSCIOUS
& ALERT. INDUC E VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION INALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:54F
Lower Limits:5.5
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM/CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT SHOULD BE USED
TO KEEP CONTAINERS COOL. WEAR SCBA. APPLY AQUEOUS EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA. USE WATER TO DISPERSE VAPORS & FLUSH SPILLS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RELEASES FLAMMABLE VAPOR TEMPS. EXPOSURE TO IGNITION SOURCES W/AIR, CAN BURN IN THE
OPEN/EXPLODE IF CONFINED. (SEE SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MUST BE GROUNDED TO PREVENT SPARKING. ISOLATE & EVACUATE AREA. USE
WATER TO SUPPRESS VAPORS & DILUTE MATERIAL. PICK UP W/AN ABSORBENT
MATERIAL & CONTAINE RIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN
FLAMES, SPARKS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARTUS IN HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT EXCEEDING RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE
LIMIT/BUILDUP OF EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOR.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, APRON/OTHER
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INFORMATION FOR THIS MSDS IS FOR THE COMPONENT METHANOL. FIRE EXPLOSION
CONT'D: LIQUID/VAPOR MAY SETTLE IN LOW AREAS & TRAVEL TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148.46F
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7925
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): 5.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE COLORED LIQUID W/PLEASANT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID, OXIDIZING AGENTS; ALUMINUM, ZINC/ANY REACTIVE METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, FORMALDEHYDE/OTHER PRODUCTS OF
UNKNOWN TOXICITY.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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