Sodium Methylate 25% Solution - Material Safety Data Sheet 1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium Methylate 25% Solution
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Sodium methylate, 25% weight solution in methanol
Use: Catalyst for use in biodiesel production
Company: Excel Biofuels LLC, P.O. Box 146, Clarendon TX 79226
Prepared By: Graham Towerton 鈥? 1 866 845 2529
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS No. Percent Hazardous OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Methanol 67-65-1 75% Yes 200 ppm 200 ppm
Sodium methoxide 124-41-4 25% Yes Not Not established
established
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable. Reacts violently with water. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes
burns. Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed. Moisture sensitive.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. Toxic in contact with skin.
Ingestion:
Poison by ingestion. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause respiratory failure. May cause vascular
collapse and damage. May cause kidney failure. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain,
vomiting, and possible death. Ingestion can cause blurred vision, narrowing of the visual field, or blindness.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including
headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause visual impairment and possible permanent
blindness. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of
spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Toxic
if inhaled.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may
cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion.
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting and seek IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a
source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Water Reactive. Material will react with water
and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT USE WATER!
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all
sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.Store in a tightly closed container.
Flammables-area.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes:
Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always
use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: Colorless - light yellow
Odor: Alcohol-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 50 mmHg @ 93.6 deg F
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 93 deg C @760mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 1 - 5 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 240 deg C (464.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 77.4 deg F
Explosion Limits, lower: 5.5 Vol. %
Explosion Limits, upper: 44 Vol. %
Decomposition Temperature: N/A
Solubility in water: Reacts with water
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.945
Molecular Formula: CH3NaO
Molecular Weight: 54.02
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, oxidizing agents, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Has not been reported.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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RTECS#: CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 124-41-4: PC3570000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H;Inhalation, rat:
LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50
= 5600mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg. CAS# 124-41-4: Oral, rat: LD50 = 2037 mg/kg. Sodium
methoxide CAS 124-41-4: Skin, rat: LD50 => 2000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity:
Methanol -Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Sodium methoxide -Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Sodium methoxide CAS# 124-41-4: Fish toxicity:LC50 golden ide: 346 mg/L/48H
Methyl alcohol CAS# 67-56-1: Aquatic toxicity rating: TLm96 >1000 ppm.Fish toxicity:Goldfish (fresh water),
250 ppm/11H, death. LC50 trout: 8000 mg/L/48H (Price, K.S. et al J.-Water Pollut.Control Fed. 1974, 46,1).
Invertebrate toxicity: LC50 brine shrimp 10,000 mg/L/24H (Price, K.S. et al J.-Water Pollut. Control Fed
1974, 46, 1). EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum 51,000-320, 00 ppm/30min, microtox test (Kaiser,K.L.E.
et al Water Pollut.Res.J.Can.1991, 26(3),361-431).
Other
See "The dictionary of substances and their effects" (editor: M.L. Richardson) for more information.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN NO: 1289
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: III
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 124-41-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
This information has been compiled on the basis of our experience and to the best of our
knowledge. It is only intended to be of assistance to the user and must not be understood as a
guarantee. No responsibility for the losses or damages that may arise through the use of the
product is therefore accepted. Nothing should be construed as a recommendation or inducement
to infringe any patent.
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