===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHANOL,SL GRADE
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BFGYL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC, ENGINEERED MATERIALS SECTOR
Address:COLUMBIA RD AND PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-522-8001
Emergency Phone Num:800-522-8001
CAGE:1L164
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
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:EYE:IRRIT. SKN:DEFATTING.
INH:HDCH,DIZZ,WEAK,GASTROINTEST/SIGHT PROBLEMS.
ING:DRUNK,DROWS,BLINDNESS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:WASH W WATER.EYES:FLUSH W WATER.INHALED:GIV CPR/OXYGEN
IF NECESSARY.INGEST:IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING BY HAVING VICTIM
DRINK SOAPY WATER.FOR ALL ROUTES KEEP PATIENT WARM/COVER EYES.SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:54F,12C (CC)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO COOL CONT.WEAR NIOSH APPRVD
SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STATIC EXPLOSIONS REPORTED FOR AS LITTLE
AS 30%.VAPOR IS EXPLOSV HAZARDS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.REMOVE UNPROTECTED
PERSONS.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE W/O RISK.SM SPILL:FLUSH AREA W LG AMT
H*2O.LG SPILL:DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL AND DILUTE W LG AMTS
H*2O.KEEP OUT OF SEWERS.RUN OFF MAY POLLUTE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.GROUND
CONT FOR POURING/TRANSFER.STORE IN COOL WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Other Precautions:REGULARLY INSPECT ALL ELECTRICAL,MECHANICAL,INCLUDING
AUTOMOTIVE,EQUIPMENT NEAR METHANOL.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FOR HIGH CONCENTRATIONS,AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:DOWN-DRAFT TYPE LOCAL EXHAUST.50 PPM HOOD FACE VELOCITY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:STATIC FREE PROTECTV CLOTHING,BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM MEETS GRADE A REQUIREMENTS UNDER SPEC O-M-232.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.3(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,MILD ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS,ACTIVE METALS,ISOCYANATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION REPORTED TO YIELD CO*2 &
CO.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES.PACKAGE AND DISPOSE 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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