=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:METHYL ALCOHOL
NIIN:00-597-3608
MSDS Number: BFGYQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO
Address:1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10036
Country:US
Info Phone Num:212-719-8000 / FAX 212-719-8588
Emergency Phone Num:212-719-8000
CAGE:80447
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO
Address:1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10036
Country:US
Phone:212-719-8000
CAGE:80447

=============  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:INGEST:NARCOSIS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMTG,BLINDNESS, &
    DEATH;INHAL:NARCOSIS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA;SKIN/EYE:IRT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
    UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR, NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:54F,12C TCC
Lower Limits:5.5
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM FOR LG FIRES;CO*2,DRY
    CHEM-SM FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ADDITION OF WATER TO BURNING FUEL WILL REDUCE
    INTENSE OF FLA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SEPARATE FROM OXIDANTS,AS STRONG REACTION
    OCCURS BETWEEN METHANOL & STRONG OXIDANTS.POSSIBLE EXPLOS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCE.CONTAIN SPILL FOR
    SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL.USE OF ANY DILUTION WATER SHOULD BE CLOSELY
    CONTROLLED TO MINIMIZE SPILL VOLUME.AVOID RUN-OFF INTO STORM SEWERS
    & DITCHES WHICH LEAD TO  NATURAL WATERWAYS.ADVISE AUTHORITIES
    OFSPILL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
    INGESTED.CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS.PROLONGED OR REPEATED BRTHG
    OF VAPOR IS HARMFUL.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,FIRE,SPAR
Other Precautions:DO NOT LEAVE CONTAINER OPEN.USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTIL.AVOID PROLONED OR REPEATED CONTACT W/SKIN.SEPARATE FROM
    OXIDANTS.WEAR CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIR;RUBBER GLOVES,APRON.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHNG APPARATUS:NIOSH APPD.ORG.VAPOR
    CARTRIGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED & MECH IS ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON & BOOTS;EYE BATH & SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION(CONTD):THE NIOSH APPD.ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR
    CANISTER RESPIRATOR W/IN USE LIMITATION OF THESE DEVICES;ALL OTHER
    SITUATIONS,SELF-CNTND BRHT APP.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,65C
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7925
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0,BUTYL ACETATE
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
STRONG OXIDANTS,ACTIVE METALS,ISOCYANATES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2,CO,C

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CHEMICAL INCINERATION;BIOLOGICAL
    TREATMENT.APPROVED LANDFILL.

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