Product ID:5008001, SD3A ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:03/30/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-0906
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKVHW

OCTAGON PROCESS INC.

596 RIVER ROAD
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020
US

Emergency Phone: 201-417-1056

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Preparer: J. J. BURGARD

Cage: 82925

OCTAGON PROCESS INC.

EDGEWATER, NJ 07020 US

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED 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:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! EYE: WILL CAUSE
IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL CONJUNCTIVITIS. MAY CAUSE OPTIC NERVE
DAMAGE. SKIN: MAY CAUSE DRYING AND DEFATTING OF SKIN. PROLONGED
AND/OR REPEATED CONTACT WILL CAUSE CONT ACT DERMATITIS. INHALATION:
WILL CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE NOSE AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION: WILL CAUSE GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND CNS
DEPRESSION. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS
AND POSSIBLY DEATH IF INGESTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: WILL CAUSE GIDDINESS, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA & CNS DEPRESSION. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY & LIVER DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE
BLINDNESS & POSSIBLY DEATH IF INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE

First Aid:EYE: FLOOD WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS AND PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM
TO FRE SH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION (MOUTH TO MOUTH IS
PREFERRED) IF TRAINED - GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
ADMIN ISTER 4-8 OZ. OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=12.8C, 55.F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL AWAY FROM FIRE
ZONE. USE NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA & FULL BUNKER GEAR. KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO DIRECT FLAME
CONTACT SHOULD BE COOLED WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO PREVENT
WEAKENING OF CONTAINER STRUCTURE & POSSIBLE RUPTURING OF
CONTAINERS. THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMM ABLE !

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. ISOLATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
DIKE & CONTAIN SPILL. DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO ENTER DRAINS, SEWERS OR
WATERWAYS. RECOVER FREE-LIQUID. ABSORB REMAINING PRODUCT WITH INERT
MATERIAL & PLACE IN TO PROPER CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. COMPLY WITH
ALL SPILL NOTIFICATION REGULATIONS. ALL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES MUST
COMPLY WITH HAZWOPER (29CFR 1910.120).
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Handling and Storage Precautions:ISOLATE ALL ENERGY & IGNITION SOURCES.
GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. STORE IN A COLD, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM
STRONG OXIDIZERS. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT!
Other Precautions:FLAMMABLE! NO SMOKING! DO NOT DRINK - MAY CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR DEATH! USE EXPLOSION-PROOF MOTORS. USE NON-SPARKING
TOOLS. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ISOLATE IGNITION SOURCES.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN A CONFINED AREA OR RECOMMENDED
PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL) MAY OR ARE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (REFER TO 29CFR 1910.134)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): FAN.
SPECIAL: EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE LOCAL EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYE WASH
STATIONS. USE FORCED VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS
IN THE WORK PLACE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS & FACE AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT.
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:>73.9C, 165.F
Vapor Pres:48 (MMHG)
Vapor Density:1.4 (AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.81 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.4 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, CLEAR LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & CONTACT WITH
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
& FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECYCLE WASTE WHERE APPLICABLE. WASTE MAY BE
CLASSIFIED AS D001 (FLAMMABLE) UNDER RCRA

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

SARA Title III Information:METHYL ALCOHOL, CAS# 67-56-1, 5% IS
REGULATED UNDER SARA III SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL COMPONENTS ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA
INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION:
64-17-5, ETHYL ALCOHOL; 67-56-1, METHYL ALCOHOL (5%).