Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:10/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: CHQJL

PHARMCO PRODUCTS INC

58 VALE ROAD
BROOKFIELD, CT 06804
US

Emergency Phone: 203-740-3471/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 203-740-3471/203-740-3481(FAX)

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:INGESTION OF 10ML MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS,
FAINTNESS, DROWSINESS, DECREASED AWARENESS, BLINDNESS, COMA, DEATH.
MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS. INHALATION MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN CO NTACT MAY CAUSE
DEFATTING/DRYING OF SKIN. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION,
BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: EYE/LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, FAINTNESS, DROWSINESS, DECREASED
AWARENESS OR RESPONSIVENESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, STAGGERING GAIT,
LACK OF COORDINATION, BLINDNESS, COMA, DEATH, SKIN
DRYING/DEFATTING, EYE IRRITATION, BURNING SENSATION IN
NOSE/THROAT, STINGING/WATERING OF EYES, EYE REDNESS/TEARING.
LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSIST, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INH ALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES OF
WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits:6.0 %
Upper Limits:36.0 %
Extinguishing Media:APPLY ALCOHOL-TYPE OR ALL-PURPOSE FOAM FOR LARGE
FIRES. FOR SMALL USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL TANKS AND
CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO SOURCE OF IGNITION &
FLASH BACK. VAPORS MAY SETTLE IN LOW OR CONFINED SPACES. MAY
PRODUCE A FLOATING FIRE HAZARD. AVOID STATIC IGNITION.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS CAN BE FLUSHED WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES, GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
ABSORB SPILL WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATTER AND TRANSFER TO CONTAINERS.
USE NON-SPARKING TOOL S TO COLLECT ABSORBED MATERIAL.
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. GROUND CONTAINER WHEN TRANSFERRING.
Other Precautions:VAPOR MAY COLLECT IN CONTAINERS; TREAT EMPTY
CONTAINERS AS HAZARDOUS. VAPORS MAY SETTLE IN LOW OR CONFINED
AREAS. MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS OR DEATH IF SWALLOWED.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN HIGH
VAPOR CONCENTRAATION.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO KEEP AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RESPECTIVE TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING AS NECESSARY TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF MEDICAL ADVICE IS DELAYED AND THE PERSON HAS SWALLOWED A FEW OUNCES,
GIVE 3-4 OUNCES OF HARD LIQUOR SUCH AS WHISKEY.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:97.25
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:.7928
Viscosity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG INORGANIC ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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