Product ID:87-4950, METHANOL. SYNTHETIC.
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLDST

Emergency Phone: 800-227-1150

Info Phone: 800-227-1150

Cage: 59896

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

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:ORAL (RAT) LD50: 5628 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN AND NERVOUS
SYSTEM. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTIONAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRAT ORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE EYES,
SKIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, RAISING/LOWERING
EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN:THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. G ET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. INDUCE
VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY
CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. KE EP WARM, QUIET, AND GET MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point:=12.C, 53.6F
Autoignition Temp:=470.C, 878.F
Lower Limits:7.3%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL,CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN
TRAVEL TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING.
ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN
AREA SUITABLE FOR THE STORAGE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. BOND AND
GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
Other Precautions:KEEP OXIDIZING MATERIALS AND STRONG ACIDS AWAY.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL:PREFERRED. MECHANICAL:YES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
P/N: 87-4913, 87-4915, 87-4950, 87-4952, 87-4954, 17-4100; 84-0490

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:[email protected]
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7915@20/4C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,VOLATILE LIQUID WITH SLIGHT ODOR OF
ALCOHOL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS, OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER
(TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

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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.

Transport Information:PSN: METHANOL, 3, UN1230, II.

SARA Title III Information:SARA EHS SEC 302 TPQ: NONE. SARA SEC 313
CHEMICAL CATEGORY: NO. CERCLA SEC 103 RQ: 5000 LBS. RCRA SEC
261.33: YES, IGNITEABLITY. HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE, CHRONIC.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: LISTED ON TSCA
INVENTORY.