===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHANOL
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BFGYN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO.
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-790-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188
============= 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:SKN/EYE:IRRIT. INH:HDCH,DIZZ,NAUS.
ING:IRRIT,VOMIT,DRUNK,DROWS,BLINDNESS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER.CALL DR.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR,KEEP
QUIET AND WARM CALL DR. INGEST:GIVE 2 GLASSES WATER INCUDE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY.CALL DR.KEEP PERSON WARM/QUIET IF SWALLOWED INHALED
PRODUCT .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:54F,12C CC
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,CO*2 OR DRY CHEMICALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.WITH FULL FACE PIECE
OPERATED IN POS.PR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY MOVE UPWARDS BY VENT.& IGNTD
BY PILOT LIGHTS,SPARKS,HEATERS,ELECT MOTORS *-SEE SUPP DATA.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATL &
TRANSFER TO HOOD.LARGE SPILL:ELIMINATE ALL IGN.SOURCES.FLAMES TURN
OFF ELECT.MOTORS.EVACUATE AREA.DIKE AREA OF SPILL & PUMP LIQUID TO
SAL TANK.ABSORB REMAINING L IQ BY ABSORBENT MATL & SHOVE INTO
CONTAINERS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY & COOL PLACE.HANDLE
CAREFULLY USING PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT.SHOULD NOT BE STORED WEAR
HEAT,SPARK PROMOTED EQUIP,ETC & CORR./OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:HANDLE W/CARE THE EMPTY DRUMS. OBSERVE ALL
PRECAUTIONS ALUMINUM MAY FORM AN OXIDE SCALE ON PROLONGE EXPOSURE
TO METHANOL.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR TYPE
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT LOCAL AND/OR MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOTTS TO PREVENT
REPEATED CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
*-STATIC DISCHARGE OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING
TORCH ON/NEAR DRUM(EVEN EMPTY)BECAUSE PRODUCT(EVEN RESIDUE) CAN
IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Vapor Pres:98.
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.91(BUTYLACETATE)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING & CORROSIVE MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCE OF IGNITION/OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATLS.CO*2 & CO.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:REVIEW ALL LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS TO DETERMINE
APPROVED DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.HOWEVER,WASTE CAN BE DISPOSED OF BY
LIQ INCINERATION OR LAND FILL METHODS IAW LOCAL 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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