Product ID:WW-19
MSDS Date:04/21/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-368-4798
MSDS Number: CHHWH

ELDORADO CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

14350 LOOKOUT ROAD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78265
US

Emergency Phone: 210-653-9323/800-255-3924

Info Phone: 210-653-9323 FAX 210-653-0825

Preparer: BOB FLYNT

Cage: 55208

ELDORADO CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

34837 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78265-4837 US

Telephone: 800-531-1088/ 210-653-2060

Cage: 55208

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

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 30 - 50%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 96

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY &
GI TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION & BLURRED VISION.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION. TOXIC . HARMFUL IF INGESTED. CHRONIC-
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, LOSS OF SIGHT, BLURRED VISION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, BLURRED
VISION, TEARING, BLINDNESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
DISEASES OF THE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY HAVE INCREASED
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. ORAL :SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:64.0F,17.8C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>700F
Lower Limits:5%
Upper Limits:15%
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE. COOL
FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS MAY BE FORMED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN AND PICK UP SPILL WITH
NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. GROUND
ALL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS. PREVE NT LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS OR
WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREAS
AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:CAUTION! FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC. AVOID EYE CONTACT.
AVOID REPEATED/PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. WASH AFTER HANDLING. DO
NOT INGEST.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR
FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
RESPIRATOR OR AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR A
NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE-PRES SURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWERS SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>155F,>68C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<0F,<-18C
Vapor Pres:90
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.87
pH:7
Viscosity:NOT KNOWN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID - SLIGHT ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACTIVE METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, FLAME, HOT SURFACES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE MAY BE
FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.