===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHANOL
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BFGYJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-481-4911
Emergency Phone Num:800-523-9374
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.8%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:DERMATITIS,MUSCULAR
INCOORDINATION,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,RESPIRATORY
FAILURE,BLINDNES,IMPAIRED RENAL FU
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:53.6F/12C (C.C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA,FACE SHIELD,RUBBER
GLOVES,BOOTS-ETC
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE TOXIC.VAPORS MIXED WITH AIR
WITHIN FLAMM.LIMITS ARE EXPLOSIVELY IGNITED BY ANY SPARK SOU
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION,EVACUATE THE
AREA,USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE IF
NECESSARY,COVER WITH ALCOHOL FOAM THEN PUMPED INTO DRUMS FOR
DISPOSAL.AVOID FLUSHING INTO DRAIN OR SEWER SINCE VAPORS ARE TOXIC
AND FLAMMABLE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW NFPA CODES FOR STORING
FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED AND ISOLATE
FROM HEAT SOURCES,SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SMOKE IN THE WORK AREAS WHERE VAPORS MAY
EXIST. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID SKIN AND EYES EXPOSURE. DO
NOT SWALLOW.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA IF ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN 145000PPM(IN MONKEYS)
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F/65C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7891
Evaporation Rate & Reference:12.0 (BUT.ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,FLAMMABLE,MOBILE,HIGHLY POLAR LIQ
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS,CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE,PERCHLORIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS AND FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE,CO,FORMIC ACID.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:TEMPERATURE ABOVE 385C
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MATERIAL SHOULD BE INCINERATED IN AN
APPROVED COMBUSTION SYSTEM. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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.
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