**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 67-56-1 |Methyl alcohol | 98.88 | 200-659-6 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1310-58-3 |Potassium hydroxide | 1.12 | 215-181-3 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases: 11 23/25 36/38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating
to eyes and skin.Corrosive.Highly flammable.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. Eye damage may be delayed. May cause painful
sensitization to light. May cause blindness. May cause chemical
conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful
amounts. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. May cause skin rash
(in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale
color.
Ingestion:
May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause severe and
permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause gastrointestinal
irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic
toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause
central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement,
followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced
stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death
due to respiratory failure. May cause perforation of the digestive
tract. May cause systemic effects.
Inhalation:
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause visual
impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause drowsiness,
unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression. Vapors may
cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause systemic effects. May
cause burning sensation in the chest.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic
inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation and ingestion. Effects may be delayed.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated clothing
in a manner which limits further exposure.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician:
Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism. Effects may be delayed.
Antidote:
Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As
in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash
back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be
generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to
keep fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material
is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and
collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat,
sparks or flame. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam. Water may be ineffective. Water may spread
fire. If water is the only media available, use in flooding amounts.
For large fires, use water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Do
NOT use straight streams of water. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all
sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A
vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond
containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and
explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain
product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from
heat, sparks and flame. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard
contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open
flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a
chemical fume hood. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof
ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 200 ppm VLE; 266 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 250 ppm VLE; 333 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 200 ppm VME; 260 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 1000 ppm VLE; 1300 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 200 ppm TWA; 270 mg/m3 TWA
Germany: Skin absorber
Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 260 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 200 ppm TWA; 262 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 200 ppm MAC; 260 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 200 ppm VLA-ED; 266 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 250 ppm VLA-EC; 333 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 1310-58-3:
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL
Belgium - STEL: 2 mg/m3 VLE
France - VLE: 2 mg/m3 VLE
Japan: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Malaysia: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: menthol odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 64 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: 464 deg C ( 867.20 deg F)
Flash Point: 11 deg C ( 51.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 6.0
Explosion Limits, upper: 36.0
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: <1.0
Molecular Formula: Solution
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources, acids,
metals, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, active metals, nitric acid, isocyanates, alliphatic
amines, acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid,
hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral,
oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid,
sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid,
formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), aldehydes (e.g.
acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), azo, diazo,
and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl
hydrazine), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate, carbofuran), caustics
(e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium
hydroxide, sodium hydroxide), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl
acetate, propyl formate), halogenated organics (e.g. dibromoethane,
hexachlorobenzene, methyl chloride, trichloroethylene), isocyanates
(e.g. methyl isocyanate), ketones (e.g. acetone, acetophenone, MEK,
MIBK), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium),
metals as powders (e.g. haf.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of potassium, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000
CAS# 1310-58-3: TT2100000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20
mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300
mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600
mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 1310-58-3: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Severe; Oral,
rat: LD50 = 273 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Methyl alcohol -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Potassium hydroxide -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 13-68 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 12 degrees CFish:
Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 29400 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 25 degrees C, pH 7.63Fish:
Rainbow trout: LC50 = 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria:
Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 51,000-320,000 mg/L; 30 minutes;
Microtox testMethyl alcohol: Goldfish (fresh water), 250 ppm/11H,
death. Aquatic toxicity rating: TLm 96 >1000 ppm.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.(methano
l and potassium hydroxide)
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 3286
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.(METHANO
L, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 3286
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.(methano
l, potassium hydroxide)
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 3286
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
USA RQ: CAS# 1310-58-3: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/39 Wear suitable protective clothing and
eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
CAS# 1310-58-3: 1
Canada
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1310-58-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-58-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1310-58-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and
if swallowed.
R 39/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible
effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
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