Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/05/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLFSC

Emergency Phone: 716-226-6177

Info Phone: 800-727-4368

Preparer: MICHAEL RASZEJA

Cage: 04TG8

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 1800 MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,
LIVER, KIDNEYS, HEART. INGESTION: HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL IF
ABSORBED. CANNOT BE MADE NON EXPLOSIVE. CAUSES HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRI TATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION, HEARING LOSS, BLINDNESS AND PERHAPS DEATH. EYE:
IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. INHALTION: MAY BE FATAL IF
INHALED. BREATHING VAPORS MAY CAUSE NARCOSIS , RESPIRATORY FAILURE,
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, DROWSINESS,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. SKIN: PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL IF
ABSORBED. CANNOT BE MADE NON EXPLOSIVE. CAUSES HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION, HEARING LOSS, BLIND NESS AND PERHAPS DEATH. EYE:
IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. INHALTION: MAY BE FATAL IF
INHALED. BREATHING VAPORS MAY CAUSE NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE,
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYS TEM DEPRESSION, DROWSINESS,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. SKIN: PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

First Aid:INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE ONE OR TWO
GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK, INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALTION: REMO VE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY.
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, THEN WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. *FOR ALL ROUTES KEEP
PATIENT WARM AND COVER EYES TO E XCLUDE LIGHT.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=11.C, 51.8F
Autoignition Temp:=463.C, 865.4F
Lower Limits:7.3%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL TYPE FOAM
WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACE TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
MAY EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE. BURNS
WITH A CLEAR, ALMOST INVISI BLE FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. USE WATER
SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. USE ABSORBENT MATERIALS TO SOAK UP
SPILLS(SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE). CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. SPILLS IN CRITICAL AREAS CAN BE DILUTED
WITH WATER TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARD DURING CLEAN-UP. DO NOT FLUSH TO
SEWER, DRAIN OR WATERWAYS. WASH SPILL AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS AND FIRE HAZARDS. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES, SKIN, COTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE
AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. K EEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPRKS, FLAMES. USE
EXPLOSIVE-PROOF ELECTRICAL FIXTURES. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE
ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED DURING MATERIAL TRANSFER TO PREVENT STATIC
SPARK. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE WI TH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY HANDLING. IF
MISTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, WORK IN VENTILATION HOOD OR WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY AIR SUPPLIED OR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL(GENERAL): YES.
OTHER: ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN BELOW EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES AND SHIELD, LAB COAT AND APRON, EYE
WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PROPER GLOVES, VENTILATION HOOD, FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE AND WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: METHANOL, WOOD ALCOHOL. UNIT SIZE: UP TO 55 GAL ***THIS IS
PART OF A KIT CONTAINING SERIAL NUMBERS: CLFRQ, CLFRS, CLFRZ,
CLFSB, CLFRV, CLFSD.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.6C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:98MMHG@20C
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, ZINC ALUMINUM, AND MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SOURCES OF
IGNITION, OPEN FLAMES, STATIC CHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GASES OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND/OR CARBON
MONOXIDE, FORMALDEHYDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR
CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA 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:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Transport Information:D.O.T.: METHYL ALCOHOL, 3, UN1230, PG II.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER