Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL CARBINOL
MSDS Date:04/06/1993
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKDGP

Emergency Phone: 504-734-1971

Info Phone: 504-734-1971

Cage: 1V771

Telephone: 504-734-1971

Cage: 1V771

METHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE LOCAL IRRITATION OF THE
EYES. INHALATION: EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF VAPOR W/IN A SHORT PERIOD OF
TIME MAY RESULT IN ACUTE POISONING.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, SENSATION OF HEAT,
FATIGUE, DROWSINESS

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=11.1C, 52.F
Autoignition Temp:=463.9C, 867.F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:SMALL: DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER
SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T APPROACH ENDS OF HORIZONTAL TANKS. USE
SELF CONTAINED BREAHTING APPARATUS. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT, SPARKS/OPEN
FALMES. IGNITION OF VAPOR MAY OCCUR AT SOME DISTANCE FROM LEAKING
CONTAINER. REACTS VIGOROUSLY W/OXIDIZING AGENTS. HEATED CONTAINERS
MAY RUPTURE VIOLENTLY & PRODUCE FLYING MISSILES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE BREATHING AIR/SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IF ABOVE TLV. ONLY PROTECTED PERSONNEL SHOULD REMAIN IN
THE AREA. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION; LEAKING CONTAINERS SHOULD
BE REMOVED TO WELL VENT ILATED AREA. ABSORB SPILLS. FLUSH W/WATER
SENSITIVE AREA. SPILLS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER
DRAINS/SEWERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, OPEN FLAMES & IGNITION. GROUND PROPERLY, USE
W/PROPER VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN. DON'T INGEST.

Respiratory Protection:USE BREATHING AIR/SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IF ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION SHOULD BE USED WHERE VAPOR EXPOSURE IS
LIKELY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FULL FACE PIECE
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS, EYE WASH STATION, SPLASH
SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=64.4C, 148.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=62.2C, 144.F
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7928
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CLEAR/SLIGHTLY ALCOHOLIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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