Product ID:METHANOL ABSOLUTE 17-5, COMPONENT OF CATALOG # 91-6
MSDS Date:04/07/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLHDG

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 314-771-5765 / 800-325-3010

Cage: 20176

Telephone: 314-771-5765 / 800-325-3010

Cage: 20176

200-659-6.)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 5628 MG/KG (METHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
TOXIC IF INHALED. MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. T OXIC IF SWALLOWED. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. MAY CAUSE CONVULSIONS. CHRONIC
EFFECTS: TARGET ORGAN(S): EYES, KIDNEYS, LIVER, HEART.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC .
PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS: FLAMMABLE (USA). HIGH FLAMMABLE
(EU). TOXIC. TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO
EYES AND SKIN. TARGET ORGA NS: EYES, KIDNEYS. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT O R IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFI CULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT,
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF
CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH W ITH COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH
FINGERS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:=11.1C, 52.F
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECIVE EQUIPMENT . WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. EMITS TOXIC FUMES
UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH DRY-LIME, SAND, OR SODA ASH. PLACE
IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND TRANSPORT
OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP
IS COMPLETE. EVACUATE AREA . SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER
GLOVES.
Neutralizing Agent:N/P.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WEAR
APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES,
SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN A ND CLOTHING. STORE IN A COOL DRY
PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY NON-SPARKING TOOLS. USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL
FUME HOOD. DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT USE IF SKIN IS CUT OR
SCRATCHED.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:WEAR CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DISCARD
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: ALCOOL METHYLIQUE (FRENCH), ALCOOL METILICO (ITALIAN),
BIELESKI'S SOLUTION, CARBINOL, COLONIAL SPIRIT, COLUMBIAN SPIRIT,
METANOLO (ITALIAN), METHANOL (ACGIH), METHYL ALCOHOL (DOT:OSHA),
METH YLOL, METHYLALKOHOL (GERMAN), METHYL HYDRATE, METHYL
HYDROXIDE, METYLOWY ALKOHOL (POLISH), (OTHER INFORMATION)

Boiling Pt:=64.6C, 148.3F
B.P. Text:64.6-64.7INGESTION: DO
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-98.C, -144.4F
Vapor Pres:410 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.1 G/L
Spec Gravity:0.791
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING
AGENTS, ALKALI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER, BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGUL ATIONS.

Toxicological Information:IRRITATION DATA: SKN-RBT 20 MG/24H MOD.
EYE-RBT 40 MG MOD. EYE-RBT 100 MG/24H MOD. TOXICITY DATA: ORL-MAN
LDLO:6422 MG/KG. ORL-HMN LDLO:428 MG/KG. ORL-HMN LDLO:143 MG/KG.
UNR-MAN LDLO:868 MG/KG. ORL-R AT LD50:5628 MG/KG. TARGET ORGAN
DATA: SENSE ORGANS & SPECIAL SENSES (OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATHY); SENSE
ORGANS & SPECIAL SENSES (VISUAL FIELD CHANGES); BEHAVIORAL
(HEADACHE); LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE); LUNGS, THORAX
OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES). ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC
EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE
ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMAT ION. (SEE ECOLOGICAL)

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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.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. TOXICITY DATA (CONT): IHL-RAT
LC50:64000 PPM/4H; IPR-RAT LD50:7529 MG/KG; IVN-RAT LD50:2131
MG/KG; ORL-MUS LD50:7300 MG/KG; IPR-MUS LD50:10765 MG/KG; SCU-MUS
LD50:9800 MG/KG; I VN-MUS LD50:4710 MG/KG; ORL-MKY LD50:7 GM/KG;
ORL-RBT LD50:14200 MG/KG; SKN-RBT LD50:15800 MG/KG; IPR-RBT
LD50:1826 MG/KG; IVN-RBT LD50:8907 MG/KG; IPR-GPG LD50:3556 MG/KG;
IPR-HAM LD50:8555 MG/KG. GA STROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING).
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM).
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM).

Transport Information:CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA 313
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:NIOSH REL TO METHANOL-AIR: 10H TWA 200
PPM (SK); STEL 250 PPM (SK) NIOSH* DHHS #92-100, 1992. EPA GENETOX
PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: SHE-CLONAL ASSAY; CELL TRANSFORM.-SA7/SHE.
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, N EGATIVE: N CRASSA-ANEUPLOIDY; IN VITRO
SCE-NONHUMAN. EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY. EPA TSCA
SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES. EPA TSCA SECTION
8(E) RISK NOTIFICATION, 8EHQ-08 92-8989. ON EPA IRIS DATABASE. EPA
TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, DECEMBER 1999. NIOSH ANA
LYTICAL METHOD, 1994: METHANOL, 2000. NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD,
1996: VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND, 2549. (SEE STATE REGULATIONS)
State Regulatory Information:N/P. FEDERAL REG (CON'T): OEL=MAK. ACGIH
TLV-STEL 250 PPM (SKIN). ACGIH TLV-TWA 200 PPM (SKIN). EPA FIFRA
1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC
54, 7740, 1989. MSHA STANDARD -AIR:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) (SKIN)
DTLVS*3, 155, 1971. OSHA PEL (GEN INDU): 8H TWA 200 PPM (260
MG/M3). CFRGBR 29, 1910.1000, 1994. OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA 200
PPM (260 MG/M3) CFRGBR 29, 1926.55, 1994. OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H
TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) CFRGBR 29, 1915.1000, 1993. OSHA PEL (FED
CONT) :8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) CFRGBR 41, 50-204.50, 1994.
OEL-ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT: TWA 200 PPM (260 MF/M3); SKIN JAN 1993
(SEE OTHER INFO).