===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHYL FORMATE
MSDS Number: EEEJO
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company: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
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
CAGE:Company:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
CAGE:
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL FORMATE
CAS:107-31-3
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, nausea, difficulty breathing, drowsiness, symptoms of
drunkenness, blindness, convulsions, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no
information is available SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as
effects reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: irritation, tearing, visual disturbances LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: vomiting, stomach pain, chest pain,
symptoms of drunkenness, visual disturbances LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no
information is available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
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: Contact local
poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. 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 ingestion, consider gastric lavage and
activated charcoal slurry.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:-2 F (-19 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:840 F (449 C)
Lower Limits:4.5%
Upper Limits:23%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam 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. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. 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). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion
hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite
at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are
explosive above flash point.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible
without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small
spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect
spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large
spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low
areas.
Neutralizing Agent:
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:Protect from physical damage. Store in
a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep separated
from incompatible substances. Store in a tightly closed container.
Store outside or in a detached building. Store with flammable
liquids.
Other Precautions:
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1000 ppm Any
supplied-air respirator. 2500 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. 4500
ppm Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. 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: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. 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 FORMATE: 100 ppm (250 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 150 ppm (368 mg/m3) OSHA
STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 100 ppm ACGIH TWA 150
ppm ACGIH STEL 100 ppm (250 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
150 ppm (375 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:90 F (32 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-148 F (-100 C)
Vapor Pres:476.4 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:30%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:pleasant
odor
Corrosion Rate:
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
miscellaneous decomposition products Thermal decomposition
products: miscellaneous decomposition products
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:METHYL FORMATE: TOXICITY DATA: 5200 mg/m3/4
hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; >5 gm/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 475 mg/kg
oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE
TOXICITY LEVEL: Toxic: ingestion Moderately Toxic: inhalation
TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED
BY EXPOSURE: respiratory disorders
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:Not available
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Methyl formate ID NUMBER: UN1243 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3
PACKING GROUP: I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
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): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.
======================= Other Information =======================
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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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