EMS CAT AL OG NO: 21200
EMS P R ODUCT : S ODI UM MET HOXI DE
DAT E: 07/ 14/ 2003
P AGE NUMB ER : One of 9
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I ES E
1. P r oduct I dent if icat ion
S ynonyms: Sodium methylate; Methanol, Sodium Derivative; methanol, sodium
salt; sodium methylate, dry
CAS No.: 124-41-4
Molecular W eight : 54.03
Chemical For mula: C H3NaO
2. Composit ion/ I nf or mat ion on I ngr edient s
I ngredient C No
AS Percent Hazardous
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Sodium Methylate 124-41-4 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazar ds I dent if icat ion
Emer gency Over view
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DANGER ! COR R OS I VE. CAUS ES B UR NS T O ANY AR EA OF CONT ACT .
MAT ER I AL I S EXT R EMEL Y DES T R UCT I VE T O T HE UP P ER R ES P I R AT OR Y
T R ACT , EYES AND S KI N. HAR MFUL I F S W AL L OW ED OR I NHAL ED.
FL AMMAB L E S OL I D. P OW ER FUL R EDUCI NG AGENT .
P ot ent ial Healt h Ef f ect s
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I nhalat ion:
I nhalation produces damaging effects on the mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat, and
labored breathing. May cause lung edema, a medical emergency.
I ngest ion:
C orrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and
stomach. C cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Abdominal spasms may
an
occur.
S kin Cont act :
C orrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur.
Eye Cont act :
Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue
burns.
Chr onic Exposur e:
No information found.
Aggr avat ion of P r e-exist ing Condit ions:
No information found.
4. Fir st Aid Measur es
I nhalat ion:
Remove to fresh air. I f not breathing, give artificial respiration. I f breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. G medical attention immediately.
et
I ngest ion:
I f swallowed, DO NOT I NDUC VOMI T I NG G large quantities of water. Never
E . ive
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. G medical attention
et
immediately.
S kin Cont act :
Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
G medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. T horoughly clean
et
shoes before reuse.
Eye Cont act :
I mmediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower
and upper eyelids occasionally. G medical attention immediately.
et
5. Fir e Fight ing Measur es
Fir e:
Flammable Solid. Autoignition is possible in moist air. Reacts with light metals to
form flammable hydrogen gas. Formation of methanol from water poses fire
hazard.
Explosion:
Risk of explosion as a result of forming explosive vapors.
Fir e Ext inguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. NO HYDROUS EXT I NG SHI NG AG
UI ENT S.
Water causes ignition.
S pecial I nf or mat ion:
I n the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NI OSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure
demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accident al R elease Measur es
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: C lean up spills in
a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Use non-sparking tools and
equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with
water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal and place in a closed container. DO
NOT USE WAT ER. US Regulations (C ERC LA) require reporting spills and releases
to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. T he toll free number for
the US C oast Guard National Response C enter is (800) 424-8802.
7. Handling and S t or age
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location,
away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached
storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. C ontainers should be bonded
and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should
be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including
explosion proof ventilation. PROT EC FROM MOI ST URE. C
T ontainers of this
material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust,
solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do Not
attempt to clean empty containers since residue is difficult to remove. Do not
pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to
heat, sparks, flame, static electricity or other sources of ignition: they may
explode and cause injury or death.
8. Exposur e Cont r ols/ P er sonal P r ot ect ion
Air bor ne Exposur e L imit s:
None established.
Vent ilat ion S yst em:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred
because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the AC I H document,
G
I ndustrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition,
for details.
P er sonal R espir at or s (NI OS H Appr oved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a half-face
dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNI NG Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-
:
deficient atmospheres.
S kin P r ot ect ion:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or
coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye P r ot ect ion:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of
solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.
9. P hysical and Chemical P r oper t ies
Appear ance:
White powder.
Odor :
Pungent odor.
S olubilit y:
Decomposed by water.
S pecif ic Gr avit y:
No information found.
pH:
No information found.
% Volat iles by volume @ 21C (70F):
No information found.
B oiling P oint :
Not applicable.
Melt ing P oint :
> 149C (> 300F) Decomposes in air above 127C
Vapor Densit y (Air = 1):
No information found.
Vapor P r essur e (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evapor at ion R at e (B uAc= 1):
No information found.
10. S t abilit y and R eact ivit y
S t abilit y:
Hydrolyzes into methanol and sodium hydroxide. A strong reducing agent.
Hazar dous Decomposit ion P r oduct s:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazar dous P olymer izat ion:
Will not occur.
I ncompat ibilit ies:
Water, heat, chlorinated solvents, acids, strong oxidizing agents, and moist air.
Condit ions t o Avoid:
Moisture, heat, flame, ignition sources, air and incompatibles.
11. T oxicological I nf or mat ion
No LD50/LC information found relating to normal routes of occupational
50
exposure.
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---NT P C arcinogen---
I ngredient Known Anticipated I ARC C ategory
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Sodium Methylate (124-41-4) No No None
12. Ecological I nf or mat ion
Envir onment al Fat e:
No information found.
Envir onment al T oxicit y:
No information found.
13. Disposal Consider at ions
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RC approved waste facility. Processing, use or
RA
contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State
and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and
local requirements.
14. T r anspor t I nf or mat ion
Domest ic (L and, D.O.T .)
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Proper Shipping Name: SODI UM MET HYLAT E
Hazard C lass: 4.2, 8
UN/NA: UN1431
Packing G roup: I I
I nformation reported for product/size: 500G
I nt er nat ional (W at er , I .M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: SODI UM MET HYLAT E
Hazard C lass: 4.2, 8
UN/NA: UN1431
Packing G roup: I I
I nformation reported for product/size: 500G
15. R egulat or y I nf or mat ion
--------\ hemical I nventory Status - Part 1\
C ---------------------------------
I ngredient T SC EC Japan Australia
A
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Sodium Methylate (124-41-4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\ hemical I nventory Status - Part 2\
C ---------------------------------
--Canada--
I ngredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Sodium Methylate (124-41-4) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & I nternational Regulations - Part 1\ ----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
I ngredient RQ T PQ List C hemical C atg.
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Sodium Methylate (124-41-4) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & I nternational Regulations - Part 2\ ----------------
-RC RA- -T SC A-
I ngredient CERC LA 261.33 8(d)
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Sodium Methylate (124-41-4) 1000 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No T SC 12(b): No C A: No
A DT
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes C hronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: Yes (Pure / Solid)
Aust r alian Hazchem Code: 2P
P oison S chedule: No information found.
W HMI S :
T his MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by the CPR.
16. Ot her I nf or mat ion
NFP A R at ings: Healt h: 3 Flammabilit y: 3 R eact ivit y: 2 Ot her : Water
reactive
L abel Hazar d W ar ning:
DANG ER! CORROSI VE. CAUSES BURNS T O ANY AREA OF C ONT AC . MAT ERI AL
T
I S EXT REMELY DEST RUC I VE T O T HE UPPER RESPI RAT ORY T RAC , EYES AND
T T
SKI N. HARMFUL I F SWALLOWED OR I NHALED. FLAMMABLE SOLI D. POWERFUL
REDUC NG AG
I ENT .
L abel P r ecaut ions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Do not breathe dust. Keep container closed and away from acids. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get wet.
Unstable, explosive. See Section 2.
L abel Fir st Aid:
I n case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush
eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. I f inhaled, remove
to fresh air. I f not breathing, give artificial respiration. I f breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. I f swallowed, DO NOT I NDUC VOMI T I NG G large quantities of
E . ive
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. I n all cases get
medical attention immediately.
P r oduct Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
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