Product ID:SODIUM METHYLATE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEOI
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)

SODIUM METHYLATE

CAS: 124-41-4

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation (possibly severe), difficulty breathing, dizziness,
bluish skin color, lung congestion LONG TERM EXPOSURE: digestive
disorders SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly
severe) LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term
exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly
severe) LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term
exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns 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.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local poison
control center or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious
person vomit or drink fluids. Give large amounts of water or milk.
Allow vomiting to occur. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than
hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn
head to side. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
For inhalation, consider oxygen. Avoid gastric lavage or emesis.

Autoignition Temp:158 F (70 C)
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, dry sand, lime, soda ash
Large fires: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and
deny entry. Let the fire burn.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not use water. Do not use foam. Move
container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. May ignite on contact
with water or moist air. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any dust and mist respirator with a
full facepiece. Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
and a high-efficiency particulate filter. Any powered,
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a
high-efficiency particulate filter. 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:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. 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 with a faceshield.
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
SODIUM METHYLATE: No occupational exposure limits established.

Boiling Pt:decomposes
Vapor Pres:Not applicable
Vapor Density:Not applicable
Spec Gravity:>1.0
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:decomposes
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:solid COLOR:white PHYSICAL
FORM:powder TEXTURE:free-flowing ODOR:odorless
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May ignite on contact with water
or moist air.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid contact with air. Keep dry. Keep out
of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of sodium Thermal decomposition products: oxides of sodium
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. D003. Dispose in accordance
with all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:SODIUM METHYLATE: TOXICITY DATA: 2037 mg/kg
oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Corrosive: inhalation, skin, eye,
ingestion ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion

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:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Sodium methylate ID NUMBER: UN1431 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 4.2
PACKING GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Spontaneously combustible;
Corrosive

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: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): SODIUM METHYLATE: 1000LBSRQ OSHA
PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.