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

MSDS NAME:O-M-232 METHANOL,METHYL ALCOHOL
NIIN:00-663-9417
MSDS Number: BFKGP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS,INC
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400
CAGE:DO973
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS,INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:DO973

=============  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:WEAKNESS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,ABDOMINAL
    PAIN,DIMNESS OF VISION,NARCOSIS,COMA,RESPIRATORY FAILURE

=======================  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. RTY CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
    UNTIL VOMIT IS  CLEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATT

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

Flash Point:54F,12C OC
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHENICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,WATER SPRAY INEFFECTIVE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO HEAT BUILDS UP PRESSURE IN
    CLOSED DRUMS.COOL WITH WATER.AVOID SPARKS.BULK VESSELS GROUND

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS AND TO
    PROTECT MEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP A LEAK.REMOVE SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.VENTILATE AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN WELL VENTILATED
    PLACE.LARG VOLUME STORAGE REMOTE FROM INHABITED BUILDINGS OR
    STRUCTURES.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.WEAR CHEMICAL
    GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD,CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR,RUBBER
    GLOVES,APRONS & BOOTS.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS
    & GET DOC.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,OR BUREAU OF
    MINES CARTRIDGE
Ventilation:MECHANICAL AS NEEDED,SPARKPROOF FANS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,CHEMICAL
    GOGGLES,APRONS,BOOTS,RESPIRATOR,SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS COMMODITY IS GRADE "A" IN FEDERAL SPECIFICATION OM 232

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0,BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,SLIGHT ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME,HEAT &
    SPARKS.OPEN CONTAINER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING VAPOR
    OR CARBON MONOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL MAY BE INCINERATED I/A/W LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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