Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:07/31/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082426
MSDS Number: CGCWW

VAL TECH DIAGNOSTICS INC

630 PITTSBURGH ST
SPRINGDALE, PA 15144
US

Emergency Phone: 412-274-4889

Info Phone: 412-274-4889

Cage: EO315

VAL TECH DIAGNOSTICS INC.

BRACKENRIDGE, PA 15014 US

Telephone: 412-224-2440

Cage: EO315

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

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 200 PPM/250 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: POISONOUS IF INGESTED. MAY
CAUSE BLINDNESS, SEVERE GASTRIC DISTRESS, AND NAUSEA. FUMES ARE
IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. SIGNS &
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: HEADACHE, NAUS EA, DIZZINESS, VISUAL
PROBLEMS, SKIN REDNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, SLEEPINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
CONDITION.

First Aid:CONTACT MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. GIVE CPR IF NECESSARY.
INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE W
ATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD .
SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits:6.0%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, FOAM (ALCOHOL RESISTANT).
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY, NOT STREAM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CONTROL SPILL. WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH APPRVD RESPIRATOR. CONTACT SAFETY
OFFICER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN FLAME RESISTANT CABINET OR
ROOM. DO NOT USE NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKING MACHINERY.
Other Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES, AND NIOSH APPRVD
RESPIRATOR. USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT MATERIAL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . WATER
AND ALCOHOL PROOF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE IN A FUME HOOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Vapor Pres:96 @ 68F
Vapor Density:1.105
Spec Gravity:0.792 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (BUTYL ACETATE =1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH A SLIGHT ALCOHOL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE, CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT RUNOFF INTO WATERWAYS OR SEWERS. CONTACT
STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL
METHODS.

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