Material Safety Data Sheet
95% Methanol /5% Water /0.1% Trifluoroacetic Acid (484)
Version 1 Revision Date 11/05/2007 Print Date 01/25/2008
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : 95% Methanol /5% Water /0.1% Trifluoroacetic Acid
MSDS Number : 000000011957
Product Use Description : Solvent
Company : Honeywell International Inc.
1953 South Harvey Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
For more information call : 1-800-368-0050
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)
In case of emergency call : Medical: 1-800-498-5701
Transportation: 1-800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
:
: (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Form : liquid, clear
Color : colourless
Odor : slight alcoholic
Hazard Summary : Flammable. In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air
mixture. May be fatal if swallowed. May be fatal if inhaled. May
be harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin. Causes headache, drowsiness or
other effects to the central nervous system. May cause
blindness. The product may be absorbed through the skin.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Do
not swallow. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. This product may cause
adverse reproductive effects. Possible risk of harm to the
unborn child. Avoid exposure to pregnant women especially.
Potential Health Effects
Skin : Irritating to skin.
The product may be absorbed through the skin.
May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those
of inhalation.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause
defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.
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Eyes : Irritating to eyes.
Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing.
May cause blindness.
May cause irreversible eye damage.
Ingestion : May be fatal if swallowed.
Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central
nervous system.
May cause blindness if swallowed.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce
liver damage.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce
kidney damage.
Inhalation : May be fatal if inhaled.
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central
nervous system.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause
CNS-depression and narcosis.
May cause blindness.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce
liver damage.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce
kidney damage.
Chronic Exposure : Causes damage to the kidneys/liver/eyes/brain/respiratory
system/central nervous system through prolonged or repeated
exposure.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause
defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.
This product may cause adverse reproductive effects.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Aggravated Medical : Liver disorders
Condition Eye disorders
Skin disorders
Neurological disorders
Kidney disorders
Do not use if pregnant.
Target Organs : Eyes
Skin
Liver
Kidney
Respiratory system
Central nervous system
Gastrointestinal tract
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Carcinogenicity
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS-No. Weight %
Methanol 67-56-1 94.905
Water 7732-18-5 4.995
Trifluoroacetic acid 76-05-1 0.10
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation : Call a physician immediately. Remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Use oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is
present.
Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Call a physician.
Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion : Call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Immediate medical attention is required. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Notes to physician
Treatment : Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point : 12 掳C (54 掳F)
closed cup
Ignition temperature : 464 掳C (867 掳F)
Lower explosion limit : 6 %(V)
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Upper explosion limit : 36 %(V)
Suitable extinguishing : Alcohol-resistant foam
media Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Extinguishing media which : Water may be ineffective.
shall not be used for safety Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread
reasons fire.
Specific hazards during fire : Flammable.
fighting Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before
igniting/flashing back to vapor source.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
produced such as:
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Formaldehyde
Special protective : In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
equipment for fire-fighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons
must be kept away.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before
igniting/flashing back to vapor source.
Do not swallow.
Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Prevent product from entering drains.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area.
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No sparking tools should be used.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent
materials, e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth and
place in container for disposal according to local regulations
(see section 13).
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Handling : Handle with care.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Keep container tightly closed.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning
transfer operations.
No sparking tools should be used.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
Do not smoke.
Do not swallow.
Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Advice on protection against : Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
fire and explosion Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of
vapour in air and avoid vapour concentration higher than the
occupational exposure limits.
Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before
igniting/flashing back to vapor source.
Container hazardous when empty.
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources
of ignition.
Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose
containers to heat or sources of ignition.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
To avoid ignition of vapours by static electricity discharge, all
metal parts of the equipment must be grounded.
Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate
standard.
No sparking tools should be used.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
No smoking.
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Storage
Requirements for storage : Storage rooms must be properly ventilated.
areas and containers Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Keep away from direct sunlight.
Store in area designed for storage of flammable liquids. Protect
from physical damage.
Store away from incompatible substances.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective measures : Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.
Do not swallow.
Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Engineering measures : Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Prevent vapor buildup by providing adequate ventilation during
and after use.
Eye protection : Do not wear contact lenses.
Wear as appropriate:
Safety glasses with side-shields
If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
Goggles or face shield, giving complete protection to eyes
Hand protection : Solvent-resistant gloves
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Replace when worn.
Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate:
Solvent-resistant apron and boots
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing
If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
Protective suit
Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure
limit they must use appropriate certified respirators.
For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
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Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
Keep working clothes separately.
Do not swallow.
Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Exposure Guidelines
Methanol 67-56-1 ACGIH TWA 200 ppm
ACGIH STEL 250 ppm
Skin designation:
Can be absorbed through the skin.
NIOSH REL 200 ppm 260 mg/m3
NIOSH STEL 250 ppm 325 mg/m3
Skin designation:
Can be absorbed through the skin.
US CA OEL TWA PEL 200 ppm 260 mg/m3
US CA OEL Ceiling 1,000 ppm
US CA OEL STEL 250 ppm 325 mg/m3
Skin designation:
Can be absorbed through the skin.
OSHA Z1 PEL 200 ppm 260 mg/m3
OSHA Z1A TWA 200 ppm 260 mg/m3
OSHA Z1A STEL 250 ppm 325 mg/m3
Skin designation (Final Rule Limit applies):
Can be absorbed through the skin.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : liquid, clear
Color : colourless
Odor : slight alcoholic
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Melting point/range : not determined
Boiling point/boiling range : 67 掳C (153 掳F)
Vapor pressure : not determined
Relative vapour density : not determined
Density : 0.808 g/cm3
at 25 掳C (77 掳F)
Water solubility : completely soluble
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.
Keep away from direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents
Aluminium
Magnesium
May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings.
Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
products produced such as:
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Formaldehyde
Hazardous reactions : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
(Component) LD50 rat
Dose: 5,628 mg/kg
Acute oral toxicity Component: 76-05-1 Trifluoroacetic acid
(Component) LD50 rat
Dose: 200 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
(Component) LD50 rabbit
Dose: 15,800 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
(Component) LC50 rat
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Dose: 83.8 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Acute inhalation toxicity Component: 76-05-1 Trifluoroacetic acid
(Component) LC50 mouse
Dose: 13.5 mg/l
LC50 rat
Dose: 10 mg/l
Skin irritation (Component) Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
rabbit
irritating
Exposure time: 24 h
Eye irritation (Component) Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
rabbit eye
irritating
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to fish : Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
(Component) LC50
Species: Fathead minnow
Dose: 29,400 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and : Component: 67-56-1 Methanol
other aquatic invertebrates. LC50
(Component) Species: Daphnia
Dose: 10 g/l
Exposure time: 24 h
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Information: Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Consult an environmental professional to determine if local, regional or national regulations would
classify spilled or contaminated materials as hazardous waste. Use only approved transporters,
recyclers, treatment, storage or disposal facilities. Dispose of according to all federal, state and local
applicable regulations.
Other Disposal Considerations: Observe all Federal, State, and Local Environmental regulations.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such
as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the
RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Proper shipping name : Methanol solution
UN-Number : 1230
Class : 3
Packing group : II
IATA UN Number : 1230
Description of the goods : Methanol solution
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Hazard Label : 3 (6.1)
Packing instruction (cargo : 307
aircraft)
Packing instruction : 305
(passenger aircraft)
Packing instruction : Y305
(passenger aircraft)
IMDG Substance No. : UN 1230
Description of the goods : Methanol solution
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Hazard Label : 3 (6.1)
EmS Number : F-E
Marine pollutant : no
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventories
EU. EINECS : On or in compliance with the inventory
US. Toxic Substances : On TSCA Inventory
Control Act
Australia. Industrial : On or in compliance with the inventory
Chemical (Notification and
Assessment) Act
Canada. Canadian : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
Environmental Protection
Act (CEPA). Domestic
Substances List (DSL).
(Can. Gaz. Part II, Vol. 133)
Japan. Kashin-Hou Law List : On or in compliance with the inventory
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Korea. Toxic Chemical : On or in compliance with the inventory
Control Law (TCCL) List
Philippines. The Toxic : On or in compliance with the inventory
Substances and Hazardous
and Nuclear Waste Control
Act
China. Inventory of Existing : On or in compliance with the inventory
Chemical Substances
Switzerland. Consolidated : On or in compliance with the inventory
Inventory
New Zealand. Inventory of : On or in compliance with the inventory
Chemicals (NZIoC), as
published by ERMA New
Zealand
National regulatory information
SARA 313 Components : Methanol 67-56-1
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard
Acute Health Hazard
CERCLA Reportable : 5268 lbs
Quantity
California Prop. 65 : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of
California to cause cancer, birth, or any other reproductive
defects.
Massachusetts RTK : Methanol 67-56-1
New Jersey RTK : Methanol 67-56-1
: Water 7732-18-5
Pennsylvania RTK : Methanol 67-56-1
: Water 7732-18-5
WHMIS Classification : D1B
D2A
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D2B
B2
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS III NFPA
Health Hazard : 2* 1
Flammability :3 3
Physical Hazard :0
Instability : 0
Further information
* - Chronic health hazard
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