Product ID:R6564, R5850, METHANOL
MSDS Date:03/01/1999
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-287-7103
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLJVR

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 800-547-0659

Preparer: GARY WICKLAND

Cage: 0AAJ4

Telephone: 503-570-2500/800-547-0659

Cage: 0AAJ4

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:TXDS: SCU-MUS LD50: 9800 MG/KG.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISIONOUS. HARMFUL
IF INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THESE PRODUCTS DO NOT CONTAIN ANY
CARCINOGENS AT 0.1% OR GREATER.
Effects of Overexposure:CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISIONOUS. HARMFUL IF
INHALED.

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYE
CONTACT: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL R ESPIRATION: IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN;
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING UNTIL VOMIT
FLUID IS CLEAR. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IN ALL CASES OF
OVEREXPOSURE, SEE K MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:=1.5C, 34.7F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE-PRESSURE
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE ON AN
EXTINGUISHING AGENT BUT WATER SHOULD BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. ABSORB ON SAND, EARTH OR VERMICULITE. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP
AND REMOVE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
Other Precautions:WARNING: POISON, FLAMMABLE. COMMON NAME: METHANOL.
SYNONYMS: METHYL ALCOHOL, WOOD ALCOHOL. CATALOG NUMBER: R6565,
R5850. CAS# 67-56-1.

Respiratory Protection:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION OF VAPOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL MECHANICAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECT EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS A THREE PART KIT. KIT CONSIST OF: R6564, R5850 METHANOL, R5850
CARBOLFUCHSIN-DMSO STAIN SOLUTION AND R 5875, R5850 MALACHITE
GREEN DECOLORIZER/COUNTERSTAIN. SEE MSDS SERIAL # CLJVT AND CLJVS.

Boiling Pt:=64.5C, 148.1F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:N/AV
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
pH:N/AV
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:ALCOHOL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, IODINE, ETHYL ALCOHOL, MERCURIC
OXIDE, LEAD PERCHLORIC, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND
CHLOROFORM, ACETYLBROMIDE, NITRIC ACID, BROMINE, SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE, DICHLOROMETHANE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND
CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE IN A FURNACE. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL,
PROVINCIAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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.

Toxicological Information:METHANOL: TXDS: SCU-MUS LD50: 9800 MG/KG.