Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:05/11/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4783
MSDS Number: BYNZF

CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC

9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77251-1546
US

Emergency Phone: 713-820-9898

Info Phone: 713-820-9898

Cage: 15481

CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC

1546 HOUSTON, TX 77038-2499 US

Telephone: 713-820-9898

Cage: 15481

METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS *95-4*

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 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:INHALATION: MUCOUS MEMBRANE &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT, FATAL. TOXIC EFFECTS UPON NERVOUS
SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY THE OPTIC NERVE. INGESTION: TOXIC, CAN
INTOXICATE, CAUSE BLINDNESS, FATAL DOSE AT 100-1 25 ML. EYES:
IRRITANT, LESIONS. SKIN: IRRITANT, HARMFUL IF ABSORBED. ONCE
ABSORBED, IT'S VERY SLOWLY ELIMINATED. (SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, BLURRED VISION, BLINDNESS, COMA, DEATH, INTOXICATE,
DEFATTING, DRYNESS, CRACKED SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS/EYE
PROBLEMS/IMPAIRED LIVER/KIDNEY FUNCTION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER
& STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONS CIOUS PERSON. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & WATER FOR
15 MINS. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND/POSITIVE PRESSURE
MODE. (SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 725F. ABOVE FLASH
POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE W/IN FLAMMABLE LIMITS. (SEE
SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. USE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & RECOVER. COLLECT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE
& ATOMIZE IN SUITABLE RCRA APPROVED COMBUSTION CHAMBER/ABSORB
W/VERMICULITE/DRY SAND/EA RTH FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN
A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM/CABINET.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. STORAGE & USE
AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING AREAS. SPARK-PROOF TOOLS &
EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED IN THE STORAGE & HANDLING
AREAS. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, S KIN/CLOTHING & BREATHING VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
SUPPLIED AIR, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINED HOOD SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IS
GENERALLY PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES,
IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON, COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE CONT'D: USE WATER SPRAY TO BLANKET FIRE, COOL CONTAINERS &
FLUSH NON-IGNITED SPILLS/VAPORS AWAY FROM FIRE. HEALTH HAZARDS
CONT'D: MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION & CAN OCCUR. KEEP CONTAINER C
LOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. D.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC =1): 5.9
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, PLASTIC, RUBBER, COATINGS, METALLIC ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME & OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATED: CARBON OXIDES & FORMALDEHYDE.
MAY REACT W/METALLIC ALUMINUM & GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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