Product ID:M-85 METHANOL FUEL
MSDS Date:06/01/1993
FSC:9140
NIIN:00N047975
MSDS Number: CDMRW

MG REFINING AND MARKETING INC

1000 LOUISIANA SUITE 6800
HOUSTON, TX 77002
US

Emergency Phone: 800-882-9067;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 713-650-1200

Cage: 0S764

MG REFINING AND MARKETING,INC

1367 HOUSTON, TX 77002 US

Telephone: 800-882-9067/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 0S764

LUNGS IF SWALLOWED (ASPIR). THIS CAN OCCUR DURING

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VERY DFCLT TO REMOVE & CAN CAUSE SEV INJURY TO LUNGS

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INGS IN PROD. FOR MORE INFO CONT NEHC (FP N).

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SEEK CONSULT FROM APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS

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DO NOT MAKE PERS VOMIT UNLESS DIRECTED TO

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THEN TAKE PERS & PROD CONTR TO NEAREST MED EMER

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OR SUBSEQUENT VOMITING CAN RESULT IN ASPIRATION OF

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TO BE USED. THIS MATL IS CONSIDERED TO BE A

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FROM CONTAM SOIL & WATER & FROM ENTERING DRAINAGE &

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SPILL/RELEASED VAP. CLEAN UP SML SPILLS USING APPROP

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FEASIBLE & APPROP, REMOVE CONTAM SOIL. FOLLOW

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

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 85%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM ,S

ACGIH TLV: 200PPM/250STEL, S

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

BENZENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <0.3%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

TOLUENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: <1.5%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYL BENZENE (SARA 313)

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

O-XYLENE (O-DIMETHYLBENZENE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 95-47-6

RTECS: ZE2450000

Fraction By Weight: <0.3%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

P-XYLENE (P-DIMETHYLBENZENE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 106-42-3

RTECS: ZE2625000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

M-XYLENE (M-DIMETHYLBENZENE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-38-3

RTECS: ZE2275000

Fraction By Weight: <0.7%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/15OSTEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CYCLOHEXANE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 110-82-7

RTECS: GU6300000

Fraction By Weight: <0.4%

OSHA PEL 300 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 300 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

MAY BE SLIGHTLY TOX TO INTERNAL ORGANS IF

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BRTHG VAPS AT CONCS ABOVE REC

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DIZZ, LOSS OF APPETITE, WEAK & LOSS OF COORD.

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DEGREE OF INJURY WILL DEPEND ON AMT ABSORBED FROM

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYE:MAY BE SLIGHTLY IRRIT &
COULD CAUSE PRLNG (DAYS) IMPAIRMENT OF VISION. DEGREE OF INJURY
WILL DEPEND ON AMT OF MATL THAT GETS IN EYE & SPEED & THORO OF
FIRST AID TREATMENT. MAY CAUSE PAIN, TE ARS, SWELL, REDNESS &
BLURRED VISION. SKIN:MAY BE MOD IRRIT SO CONT W/SKIN COULD CAUSE
PRLNG (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE: IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 120,
1987:GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:KNOWN TO BE
CARCIN. (SUP DAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:(DAYS) INJURY TO AFFECTED AREA. DEGREE
OF INJURY WILL DEPEND ON AMT OF MATL THAT GETS ON SKIN & SPEED &
THORO OF FIRST AID TREATMENT. MAY CAUSE PAIN/FEELING OF HEAT,
DISCOLORATION, SWELL & BL ISTERING. PRLNG/FREQUENTLY RPTD CONT MAY
CAUSE SKIN TO BECOME CRACKED/DRY FROM DEFAT ACTION OF THIS MATL.
(ING 9)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH IMMED W/FRESH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE
HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. REMOVE CONT LENSES IF WORN. IF IRRIT PERSISTS
SEE MD. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. WASH SKIN THORO W/SOAP & WATER.
SEE MD IF ANY SIGNS/SYMPS OCCUR. DISCARD CONTAM NON-WATERPROOF
SHOES & BOOTS. WASH CONTAM CLTHG. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF EFTS
CONTINUE SEE MD. INGEST:GIVE WATER/MILK TO DRINK & CALL FOR MED
ADVICE. (ING 17)

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:<-40F,<-40C
Lower Limits:2%
Upper Limits:34%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREME FIRE HAZ. LIQ VERY QUICKLY EVAPS,
EVEN AT LOW TEMPS, & FORMS VAP (FUMES) WHICH CAN CATCH FIRE & BURN
W/EXPLO VIOLENCE. INVISIBLE VAP SPREADS (SUP DAT)

Spill Release Procedures:CERTAIN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS HAVE AIR POLLUTION
RESTRICTIONS CONCERNING USE OF MATLS IN WORK SITUATIONS WHICH MAY
RELEASE VOLAT COMPONENTS TO ATM. AIR POLLUTION REGS SHOULD BE
STUDIED TO DETERMINE IF TH IS MATL IS REGULATED IN AREA WHERE IT IS
(ING 20)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:READ & OBSERVE ALL PREC ON PROD LABEL.
DO NOT USE/STORE NEAR FLAME, SPKS/HOT SURF. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTD
AREA. KEEP CONTR CLSD.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WELD, HEAT/DRILL CONTR. REPLACE CAP/BUNG.
EMPTIED CONTR STILL CONTAINS HAZ/EXPLO VAP/LIQ. NEVER SIPHON FUEL
BY MOUTH. USE ONLY AS MOTOR FUEL. DO NOT USE FOR CLEANING, PRESS
APPLIANCE FUEL/ANY O THER SUCH USE. DO NOT TRANSFER (SUP DAT)

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROP NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT WHEN WORKING
W/THIS MATL UNLESS VENT IS ADEQ TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCS BELOW REC
EXPOS STDS. REFER TO OSHA BENZENE STD TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF
RESP IS REQUIRED BASED ON EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATIN TO KEEP THE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
OF THIS MATERIAL BELOW THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE STANDARD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHING. DO NOT GET
IN EYES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:EASILY & CAN BE SET ON FIRE BY MANY SOURCES SUCH AS PILOT
LIGHTS, WELDING EQUIP, & ELEC MOTORS & SWITCHES. NORM COMBUST FORMS
CARBON DIOXIDE & WATER VAP; INCOMPLETE COMBUST CAN PRDCE CARBON
MONOXIDE. EXPLAN OF CARCIN: OSHA REGULATED: CFR 29 1910.1028. OTHER
PREC: LIQ TO UNLABELED CONTR.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>77F,>25C
Vapor Pres:8.5-9.0
Vapor Density:2
Spec Gravity:0.7-0.8
pH:NEUT
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO YELLOW LIQ W/FAINT TO PUNGENT
GASOLINE/ALCOHOL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, SUCH AS CHLORATES, NITRATES,
PEROXIDES, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY ALSO PRODUCE
FORMALDEHYDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE CONTAM MATLS IN DISPOSABLE CONTRS & DISP
OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT W/APPLIC REGS. CONT LOC ENVIRON/HLTH AUTH
FOR APPRVD DISP OF THIS MATL. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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