===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHYL ALCOHOL
NIIN:00-275-6010
MSDS Number: BLWBK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP. - SEE SUP. DATA
City:TERRE HAUTE
State:IN
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:SEE SUP. DATA
CAGE:23894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP
Address:1330 BEECH STREET
Box:City:TERRE HAUTE
State:IN
Country:US
CAGE:23894
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL ALCOHOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=5628MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE CHRONIC:MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION AND ENLARGEMENT OF
THE LIVER HAS BEEN REPORTED.REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITANT,EYE LESION;SKIN:DEFATTING,
DRYNESS,CRACKING;SKIN ABSORPTION:SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO
INHALATION;INHALATION: IRRITANT,TOXIC TO NERVOUS SYSTEM & OPTIC
NERVE,HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,NAUSEA, VOMIT,BL URRED
VISION,BLINDNESS,COMA,DEATH,INGESTION:SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO
INHALATION,CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS.FATAL DOSE=100-125ML
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTO
IMMEDIATE;SKIN*REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH PLENTY SOAP &
WATER IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE CPR/ OXYGEN NE EDED.SEE DOCTOR;INGESTION:GIVE 2 GLASSESOF
WATER & INDUCE VOMIT IMMEDIATELY.SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52F(11C)
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE & FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND TO
DISPERSE UNIGNITED VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR.CAN TRAVE ALONG
GROUND A LONG DISTIANCE AND FLASHBACK.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE.WEAR
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.ABSIRB IN INERT
MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED.INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD
BE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUID. SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Other Precautions:STORAGE & USE AREAS SHOULD BE
NON-SMOKING.SPARKS-PROOF TOO & EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
USED IN THE STORAGE & HANDLING AREA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY DEVICE
APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN BELOW TVL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES (DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,APRON OR COVERALLS. EYEWASH
STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REMOVE & LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RECORD PREPARED FROM EXISTING HMIS RECORD FOR THIS PURE CHEMICAL.
CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL IS OUT-OF-BUSINESS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=64.4C, 148.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF PLASTI
RUBBER,COATING. MAY REACT WITH METALLIC AL TO FORM HAZ GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,FORMALDHYDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN A RCA APPROVED
FACILITY.NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL ENVIRINMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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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.
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