Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEJH
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

METHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-56-1

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: same
as effects reported in short term ingestion, irritation, ringing in
the ears, digestive disorders, symptoms of drunkenness, visual
disturbances, nerve damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects
reported in short term ingestion, headache SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term ingestion,
irritation, symptoms of drunkenness, nerve damage LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, eye damage LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness,
symptoms of drunkenness, disorientation, hearing loss, blindness,
bluish skin color, lung congestion, nerve damage, convulsions, coma
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a large amount
is swallowed, get medical attention. ANTIDOTE: ethanol, oral;
calcium gluconate/glucose, intravenous. 4-methylpyrazole, oral,
intravenous.

Flash Point:52 F (11 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:725 F (385 C)
Lower Limits:6.0%
Upper Limits:36.0%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
chemical, water Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood
with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Dike for later disposal. Do not scatter spilled
material with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers with
water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the
ends of tanks. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Keep separated from
incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 2000 ppm Any
supplied-air respirator. 5000 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. 6000
ppm Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Any
self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any
supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. For
Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with
a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus
with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
METHYL ALCOHOL: METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL): 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OSHA
TWA 250 ppm (328 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30,
1993) 200 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 250 ppm ACGIH STEL (skin) 200 ppm
(260 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin) 250 ppm (325
mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL (skin)

Boiling Pt:149 F (65 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-137 F (-94 C)
Vapor Pres:97.25 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7914
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Minimize contact with material. Avoid
inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Keep out of water
supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U154. Dispose in accordance with
all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:METHYL ALCOHOL: IRRITATION DATA: 20 mg/24
hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 40 mg eyes-rabbit moderate; 100 mg/24
hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate TOXICITY DATA: 64000 ppm/4 hour(s)
inhalation-rat LC50; 15800 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 5628 mg/kg
oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY
LEVEL: Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption, ingestion Relatively
Non-toxic: inhalation TARGET ORGANS: nervous system MEDICAL
CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: eye disorders, kidney disorders,
skin disorders and allergies MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cause
blindness.

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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:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 74.3 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 383 ug/L
48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea (Daphnia magna) ALGAL
TOXICITY: 200-480 ug/L 8 hour(s) (Population)
Algae,phytoplankton,algal mat (Algae) PHYTOTOXICITY: 0.1 ug/L 21
week(s) (Biochemical) Eelgrass (Zostera marina) OTHER TOXICITY: 3.2
ug/L 3-21 day(s) (Chlorophyl) Aquatic community (Aquatic community)
FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 1200 ug/L 48 hour(s) BCF
(Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 2.7 ug/L ENVIRONMENTAL
SUMMARY: Highly toxic to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Methanol ID NUMBER: UN1230 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid; Poison

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL): 5000LBSRQ
OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.