CBRXB - METHANOL

  • MSDS: CBRXB
  • Manufacturer: BARTLETT CHEMICALS
  • Product Name: METHANOL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-224-8353
Product Identification

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:02/10/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
MSDS Number: CBRXB

Responsible Party
BARTLETT CHEMICALS
4955 RIVER ROAD
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
US

Emergency Phone: 504-734-1971

Info Phone: 504-734-1971

Cage: 1V771

Contractor
BARTLETT CHEMICALS
10710 JEFFERSON, LA 70121 US

Telephone: 504-734-1971

Cage: 1V771

Ingredients

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 95

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and
Chronic:*TARGET-ORGANS:EYES,SKIN,CNS,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.* EYE:MAY
CAUSE MILD IRRITATION. SKIN:MILD IRRITATION, DRYING. ABSORPTION
POSSIBLE W/PROLONGED &/OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. SWALLOWING:SINGLE
DOSE MODERA TELY TOXIC. MAY BE HARMFUL. INHALATION:SHOT TERM
EXPOSURE HAZARD MINIMAL. BREATHING LARGE AMOUNTS (>TLV) MAY BE
HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA
Effects of Overexposure:G/I IRRITATION (NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA),
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CNS DEPRESSION
(DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS,WEAKNESS,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,HEADACHE,UNCONSCIOUSN
ESS), LEG CRAMPS, ABDOMINAL & LOW BACK PAIN, BLURRE D VISION,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CYANOSIS(BLUEISH SKIN COLOR), VISUAL
IMPAIRMENT (POSSIBLE BLINDNESS) COMA, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

First Aid

First Aid:IF ANY SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR ARE SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
CONTAMINA TED AREA. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
INGESTED:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT,
INDUCE VOMITING & TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL HELP. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS OR DROWSY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=12.2C, 54.F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NODATA
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:USE FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, USE IT TO COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.WEAR FULL-FACEPIECE, POSISTIVE PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & TURN-OUT GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & CAN TRAVEL
ALONG SURFACES TO IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CONTAINERS, EVEN
EMPTY MAY CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS, DO NOT CUT, ETC.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. PREVENT RUNOFF TO
SEWERS, STREAMS, ETC. ABSORB ON VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORBENT OR
OTHER MATERIAL. PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES IF RUNOFF OC CURS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT CUT, DRILL, OR WELD ON OR NEAR
DRUM IT CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY. GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING
LIQUID.
Other Precautions:SUDDEN RELEASE OF HOT ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR/MIST MAY
REUSLT IN IGNITION &/OR EXPLOSION. PUBLISHED AUTOIGNITION DATA MAY
NOT BE "SAFE". THOROUGHLY EVALUATE PROCESSES FOR SAFE OPERATING
CONDITIONS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF ESPOSURE GUIDELINES (PEL/TLV) ARE EXCEEDED,
USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR. OSHA REGULATIONS
PERMIT OTHER RESPIRATORS UNDER SPICIFIED CONDITIONS. USE
ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIV E CONTROLS TO REDUCE EXPOSURES.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION 0R USE LOCAL EXHAUST
TO KEEP EXPOSURE Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES (SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OSHA REGULATIONS PERMIT OTHER EYE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. CONSULT YOUR SAFETY
REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT ANY EQUIPMENT.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=63.9C, 147.F
Vapor Pres:97.68 MM
Vapor Density:1.110
Spec Gravity:.795
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.1 (N-BUAC = 1)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ALPHA COLOR 5 MAX, LIQUID, ODOR = "NO DATA"
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

MSDS MISSING PAGE 8 WHICH PRESUMABLY CONTAINS REACTIVITY DATA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MSDS MISSING PAGE 8 WHICH PRESUMABLY
CONTAINS REACTIVITY DATA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MSDS MISSING PAGE 8 WHICH PRESUMABLY
CONTAINS REACTIVITY DATA.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MSDS MISSING PAGE 8 WHICH PRESUMABLY
CONTAINS REACTIVITY DATA.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:MSDS MISSING PAGE 8 WHICH PRESUMABLY CONTAINS
DISPOSAL DATA. (DLA-HMIS:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS)

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