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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Methanol
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Methanol
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Solvent, fuel, chemical feedstock
Supplier Name鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... October 2, 2007
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??... 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Methanol 99.85%
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.....Methanol 67-56-1
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??...Methyl alcohol, methyl hydrate, wood spirit, methyl hydroxide
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Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Inhalation of high airborne concentrations can irritate mucous membranes,
cause headaches, sleepiness, nausea, confusion, loss of consciousness,
digestive and visual disturbances and death.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?... May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in toxic or
lethal amounts. Symptoms of exposure may include: Prolonged or
repeated skin contact may cause drying, cracking or irritation. Central
nervous system depression with headache, stupor, uncoordinated or
strange behaviour or unconsciousness. Prolonged and or repeated skin
contact with methanol soaked material has produced toxic effects including
vision effects and death.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Vapor and/or liquid causes irritation. Symptoms of exposure may include:
eye irritation, burning sensation, pain, watering and/or change of vision.
Eye injury which may persist for several days.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. May be fatal if swallowed. A small amount of methanol (usually two or
more ounces) can cause mental sluggishness, nausea and vomiting
leading to severe illness, and may produce adverse effects on vision with
possible blindness or death if treatment is not received.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??...ACGIH/TWA= 200ppm
ACGIH/STEL= 250ppm
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
Eye Contact..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Ingestion......................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Loosen tight clothing. Check for breathing. If the victim is not breathing,
perform artificial respiration. Call the closest medical centre and induce
vomiting under the direction of medical personnel. Lower the head when
inducing vomiting so that the vomit does not re-enter the victim. Seek
immediate medical attention.
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Additional Information.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Acute exposure to methanol, either through ingestion or breathing high
airborne concentrations can result in symptoms appearing between 40
minutes and 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms and signs are usually
limited to CNS, eyes and gastrointestinal tract. Because of the initial
CNS's effects of headache, vertigo, lethargy and confusion, there may be
an impression of ethanol intoxication. Blurred vision, decreased acuity and
photophobia are common complaints. Treatment with ipecac or lavage is
indicated in any patient presenting within two hours of ingestion. A
profound metabolic acidosis occurs in severe poisoning and serum
bicarbonate levels are a more accurate measure of severity than serum
methanol levels. Treatment protocols are available from most major
hospitals and early collaboration with appropriate hospital is
recommended. In cases of methanol poisoning, medical care must
emphasize the control of acidosis. The use of intravenous bicarbonate
has been lifesaving. Evidence shows that the treatment of methanol
absorption in enhanced through the administration of ethanol, which
should be given to produce a blood level of at least 0.1%. Ethanol
diminishes the production of the toxic metabolites of methanol. A blood
methanol level of 50 mg/100ml is an indication for hemodialysis, which
has improved the prognosis of methanol intoxification. If more than 2.0
mL/kg has been ingested, vomiting should be induced with supervision.
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability鈥︹?︹??.... Flammable liquid
Means of Extinction........鈥︹?︹?︹??..... Use alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Water may not be
effective for extinguishing fire.
Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. 11.1掳C (closed cup)
Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??. 385掳C
Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. 36.5%
Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... 6.0%
Hazardous Combustible Products... Carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and carbon dioxide
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing. Methanol burns with a clean clear flame that is almost invisible
in daylight. Stay upwind. Isolate and restrict area access. Concentrations
of greater than 25% methanol in water can be ignited. Use fine water
spray or fog to control fire spread and cool adjacent structures or
containers. Contain fire control water for later disposal.
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Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Vapours may flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash
back. Closed containers exposed to heat may explode. Mixtures with
oxidizers may explode.
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................鈥?.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Absorb with an inert non-combustible
material and carefully shovel the material into clean, dry container and
cover. Prevent material from entering sewers.
Deactivating Materials...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?... Not available
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......鈥︹?︹?︹??... Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements......鈥︹??...鈥?.. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, flammable liquid storage area or
cabinet. Keep container tightly closed, and away from incompatible
materials.
Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹??... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn;
they may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... NIOSH approved supplied air respirator when airborne concentrations
exceed exposure limits. Based on workplace contaminant level and
working limits of the respirator, use a respirator approved by NIOSH. The
following is the minimum recommended equipment for an occupational
exposure level.
For concentrations > 1 and < 100 times the occupational exposure level:
Use Type C full facepiece supplied-air respirator operated in positive-
pressure or continuous-flow mode.
For concentrations > the IDLH level or unknown concentration (such as in
emergencies): Use self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece
in positive-pressure mode or Type C positive-pressure full facepiece
supplied-air respirator with an auxiliary positive-pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus escape system.
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Gloves鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or Viton) should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Clothing鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹??.... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material
(preferably butyl or nitrile rubber) should be worn at all times. Wash
contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.
Footwear鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... No special footwear is required other than what is mandated at place of
work.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements鈥︹?︹??...... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Use general or local mechanical exhaust ventilation to control vapour and
to meet TLV requirements.
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Keep an eye wash fountain and safety shower available and in close
proximity to work area.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......鈥︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹??.... Liquid
Odor and Appearance鈥?..鈥︹?︹?︹??... Colourless liquid with a faint alcohol-like odour
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............ Not available
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 0.787-0.791
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)鈥?.鈥?.. 127mm Hg at 25掳C
Vapor Density (Air=1)..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... 1.105-1.11
Evaporation Rate........鈥︹??..鈥︹??.鈥?.. 4.1 (butyl acetate=1)
Boiling Point...............鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... 64.7掳C
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... -97.8掳C
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. Not available
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available
Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... Not applicable
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% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... 100%
Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Soluble
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... CH3OH
Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... 32.04
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??. Stable under normal conditions. Avoid conditions of heat, flame, and
other sources of ignition.
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??.. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, and alkalis. May be
corrosive to aluminum and lead.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Decompositions products are carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and
carbon dioxide.
Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Irritant
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Not available
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Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. Repeated exposure by inhalation or absorption of methanol may cause
systemic poisoning, brain disorders, impaired vision and blindness.
Inhalation may worsen conditions such as emphysema or bronchitis.
Repeated skin contact may cause dermal irritation, dryness and cracking.
Effects of sub lethal doses may be nausea, headache, abdominal pain,
vomiting and visual disturbances ranging from blurred vision to light
sensitivity. Methanol is toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Inhalation of
vapors may cause cyanosis, CNS effects, lethargy, loss of consciousness
and death. The effects from inhalation may be delayed. Ingestion may
cause malaise, CNS effects, discomfort, and death if not treated promptly.
Ingestion of methanol has resulted in adverse effects (necrosis and
haemorrhaging) in the brain.
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure include: skin disorders and
allergies, liver disorders and eye disease. Undocumented reports suggest
that this product may form a siloxane polymer on the eyes, lungs, or other
mucous membranes. Long term exposure to methanol has been
associated with headaches, giddiness, conjunctivitis, insomnia and
impaired vision. Dermal absorption of significant amounts of methanol
resulted in death in several animal species. Toxic effects in animals
exposed to methanol by inhalation include eye irritation, blindness and
nasal discharge. Toxic effects observed in animals exposed to methanol
by ingestion include CNS effects , gastrointestinal effects, anesthetic
effects, damage to the optic nerve and acidosis.
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... Not available
Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??... LD50(oral,rat)= 5628mg/kg
LD50(dermal,rabbit)= 15800mg/kg
LC50(inhalation,rat,4 hour)= 64,000ppm
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??.... Not considered to be carcinogenic as per NTP, IARC, ACGIH or OSHA
list.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??... Methanol is reported to cause birth defects in rats exposed to 20,000 ppm.
Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... In experimental animals, methanol is fetotoxic, teratogenic and has
produced significant behavioral abnormalities in offspring at dose levels
not producing maternal toxic effects.
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Methanol has produced mutagenic effects (somatic cells) in experimental
animals.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... This material is expected to readily biodegrade.
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Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Methanol in fresh or salty water may have serious effects on aquatic life. A
study on methanol's toxic effects on sewage sludge bacteria reported little
effect on digestion at 1.0 % while 0.5% methanol retarded digestion.
Methanol will be broken down to carbon dioxide and water.
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........鈥?...鈥︹?︹?︹??...Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.... 3
Group...............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.......鈥︹??... II
PIN Number.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹??.... UN 1230
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....B2, D1, D2
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The
information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions
of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages
incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
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As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible
Distribution庐 initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that
you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users.
ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.
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ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
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