Product ID:METHANOL, NF GRADE
MSDS Date:11/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
MSDS Number: CBRXC

PHARMCO PRODUCTS INC

58 VALE ROAD
BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-3967
US

Emergency Phone: 800-243-5360

Info Phone: 203-740-3471 FAX 203-740-3481

Cage: 69267

PHARMCO PRODUCTS INC.

BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-3967 US

Telephone: 203-740-3471

Cage: 69267

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; 96

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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 OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS/MIST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
CHEST PAIN, COUGHING. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SYSTEMIC EFFECTS,
BLINDNESS, DEATH. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION . CHRONIC:
REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY AND/OR LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ON COMBUSTION, MAY PRODUCE FORMALDEHYDE,
A LISTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC AND OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CHEST PAIN,
COUGHING. INGESTED-DIZZINESS, FAINTNESS, DECREASED AWARENESS &
RESPONSIVENESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, BLINDNESS, COMA, DEATH.
EYES-IRRITATION, STINGING, EXCESSIV E REDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP &
WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RE SPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER AND
OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=12.2C, 54.F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL,
ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE! VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO SOURCE OF
IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR
APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR/EQUIPMENT. TAKE WITH INERT
ABSORBENT AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:BOND & GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING CONTENTS.
USE GROUNDED STORAGE TANKS. VAPORS MAY COLLECT IN CONTAINER. TREAT
EMPTY CONTAINERS AS HAZARDOUS.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AN AIR-SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:VITON, RUBBER, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.6C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT, COLORLESS LIQUID; CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME OR IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA/RCRA WASTE NUMBER(S) D001
(IGNITABLE) AND/OR U154 (METHYL ALCOHOL) MAY APPLY TO
UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT.

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