Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-6010
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHYYF

GEORGIA GULF CORP

PLAQUEMINE, LA 70765-0529
US

Emergency Phone: 504-389-2640,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 504-389-2640

Preparer: STEVE I. VARNADO

Cage: 49960

JEM SALES INC INCHEMCO DIV

ROME, GA 30165-2262 US

Telephone: 706-232-1709

Cage: 0AZD7

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

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: >99.85%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 95

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 5.6 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED. IT IS A DEFATTING AGENT, CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS
AND LIVER DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE BLURRED VISION AND BLINDNESS IF
SWALLOWED. ALSO REPORTED TO CAUSE SHOOTIN G PAINS IN THE LOWER
EXTREMITIES AND MULTIPLE NEURITIS,CHARACTERIZED BY NUMBNESS OF THE
SKIN AND PAIN IN HANDS,FOREARMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of
Overexposure:HEADACHES,WEAKNESS,DROWSINESS,LIGHTHEADEDNESS,NAUSEA,V
OMITING,DRUNKENNESS,EYE IRRITATION,BLURRED VISION.LIVER
TOXICITY,SKIN DEFATTING,DERMATITIS,VERTIGO,CHILLS,UNSTEADY
GAIT,EDEMA OF ARMS,GASTRIC PAIN ,INSOMNIA,CHANGES IN COLOR
PERCEPTION,DOUBLE VISION,BLINDNESS,PAIN IN LOWER
EXTREMITIES,MULTIPLE NEURITIS,SLEEP PROBLEMS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH EXISTING SKIN, KIDNEY,
LIVER, OR EYE DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK WHEN EXPOSED TO
METHANOL. METHANOL MAY ENHANCE THE TOXICITY OF CARBON MONOXIDE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP
AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: MOVE TO FR ESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
INDUCE VOMITING,THEN GIVE 2 TEASPOONS OF BAKING SODA IN GLASS OF
WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES: HALON, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM.
LARGE FIRES: ALCOHOL FOAM. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY OR FOG CAN COOL FIRE BUT MAY NOT
EXTINGUISH FIRE.WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA IN POSITIVE PRESS MODE,AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING DESIGNED FOR METHANOL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF
FIRE.METHANOL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES
WITH AIR.VAPOR MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. STOP LEAK. DIKE LARGE SPILLS. PREVENT
METHANOL FROM ENTERING WATER BODIES, DRAINS, SEWAGE COLLECTION
SYSTEM. ABSORB SMALL SPIL LS WITH SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE
ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED PLACE AWAY
FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION, COMBUSTIBLES, OXIDIZING MATERIALS,
ACID.USE SPARK RESISTANT EQUIPMENT TO STORE METHANOL.
Other Precautions:GROUND AND BOND METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL
TRANSFER LINES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE IGNITION FROM STATIC SPARKS.
SINCE EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUAL RESIDUES, ASSUME EMPTIES TO
HAVE THE SAME HAZARD S AS FULL CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. DO NOT USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. USE
APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR OR SCBA IN ACCORDANCE WITH
29 CFR 1910.132 ND 1910.134, TO PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS.USE EXPLOSION PROOF VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:USE NATURAL RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN
WORKING WITH THIS CHEMICAL. PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHERE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSURE OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S BODY TO
METHANOL, THE INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH AND REQUIRED TO
USE IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.132.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-143F,-97C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:96MM/20C
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.792
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, FAINT ALCOHOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ALUMINUM, ZINC, HYDROGEN REPLACEMENT METALS, RUBBER, CHROMIC
ANHYDRIDE, LEAD PERCHLORATE, PERCHLORIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXCESSIVE HEATING AND/OR INCOMPLETE
COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND TOXIC VAPORS SUCH AS
FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:REPORT METHANOL SPILLS OVER RQ (5000 LBS) TO THE
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800-424-8802). DISPOSE OF ALL SPILL
MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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