===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHANOL
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BFGYP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AAPER ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL CO.
Address:11 ISAAC SHELBY DRIVE
Box:339
City:SHELBYVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:502-633-0650
Emergency Phone Num:1-800-854-6813 /POISON CONTROL CTR/
CAGE:61305
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AAPER ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL CO
Address:1101 ISAAC SHELBY DR
Box:339
City:SHELBYVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40066-0339
Country:US
Phone:502-633-0650
CAGE:61305
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III) *
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL *
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 92
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION MAY
CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TOXIC EFFECTS LEADING TO BLINDNESS OR
DEATH. INGESTION CAN BE FATAL. BRIEF CONTACT MAY CAUSE DRYNESS.
PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTA CT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. MAY BE
ABSORBED THROUGH INTACT SKIN. CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE BURNS.
CHRONIC- DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION MAY CAUSE HEADACHES, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, GIDDINESS, INTOXICATION,
SLEEPINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. INGEST CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS,
DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, OR NAU SEA. VAPORS WILL IRRITATE EYES. BRIEF
SKIN CONTACT MAY DRY THE SKIN. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY IRRITATE THE
SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THIS MATERIAL.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEEDED.ORAL:IF CONS CIOUS,DRINK 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE
VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:54.0F,12.2C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:685F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM. WATER
MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT SHOULD BE USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF
IGNITION. THIS PRODUCT MAY BURN WITH A FLAME WHICH IS INVISIBLE IN
DAYLIGHT, MIXTURES WITH WATER & 21% METHANOL ARE FLAMMABLE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA IN PRESSURE
DEMAND MODE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. EXTINGUISH ALL IGNITION SOURCES &
GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE MOPPED OR WIPED UP &
DISPOSED OF IN WASTE CON TAINER. DIKE TO RETAIN LARGE AMOUNTS &
PUMP UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND
FLAMES. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT AND USE ONLY NON-SPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO
EMPTY CONTAINER. "EMPTY" CONTAINERS WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE AND
VAPORS. OBEY HA ZARD WARNINGS & TREAT AS IF FULL.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE, OR A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
IF USE CONDITIONS GENERATE VAPORS OR MISTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING
EMISSIONS AT THE POINT OF USE BELOW THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES,
RUBBER GLOVES AND RUBBER APRON. EYEWASH & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN.DON'T TAKE
INTERNALLY.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & LAUNDER
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64.4C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:44.6
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.79
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,ALUMINUM,ZINC,ANY METAL THAT DISPLACES
HYDROGEN;CERTAIN PLASTICS,RUBBERS,ACIDS & ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY LIBERATE CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
DIOXIDE, FORMALDEHYDE, AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN BLACK
SMOKE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:PUT MATERIAL INTO DOT APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS.
KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAINS, SURFACE WATERS AND SOIL.
INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
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