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PART I to
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1. PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
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CHEMICAL
NAME:
CLASS:
Document 001
Number: 065
Forgeneral
analytical/synthetic uses.
PRODUCT
USE: chemical
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FIRST
REVISION: 23,
and INFORMATION INGREDIENTS
2. COMPOSITION ON
CAS# mole%
CHEMICAL
NAME EXPOSURE
LIMITS AIR
IN
ACGIH OSHA
TLV STEL PEL STEL OTHER
IDLH
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
100%
Methanol 200,Skin 250 250
67-5G1 200 6000 NIOSHREL:
(Vacated TWA:200,Skin
1989PEL) STEL:250
DFGMAK:200
NE = NotEstablished C = Ceiling SeeSection16 for Definitions TermsUsed
Limit of
is
NOTE:All WHMISrequired
information included. is located appropriate
lt in sections
based theANSI2400.1-1993
on format,
METHANOL - CH3OHMSDS (Document#001065) PAGE1 OF 9
3. HAZARDIDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: tuetnanol a clear, is colorless,
mobile, flammabtetiquid
witha strong atcohotodor.
Inhalation Methanol's
of vaporscan irritate upperrespiratory
the system and causecentralnervoussystemdepression
(producingsymptoms suchas headaches, drowsiness, confusion).
and Inhalation, contact ingestion Methanol
skin or of
maycause blindness liverdamage.Inhalation highconcentrations vapors
and of of the maybe fatal. Directskinor eye
contactmaybe irritating.
Vapors Methanol heavier
of are thanair andmayspread longdistances;distant ignition
and
flashback possible.Methanol not reactive.Emergency
are is responders mustwearthe proper personaiprotective
(and
equipment haveappropriate fire-suppression equipment)
suitable thesituation which
for to theyareresponding.
SYMPTOMS OVEREXPOSURE ROUTE EXPOSURE:
OF BY OF The
mostsignificant routesof occupational overexposure by inhalation,
are FIAZARIEDTJS
]I{ATERIAL
INFORTITANON
skinand eye contact.The symptoms overexposure Methanol
of to are SYSTEM
as follows:
HEALTH I'LUE) '
I
INHALATION: Inhalation Methanol
of vapors cause
will centralnervous
systemdepression.The symptoms such exposure
of can include
headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and
unconsciousness. lrritation the nose,
of and
throat, other tissues the
of
upper respiratory system may also oecur. There are reportsthat
lneor3
FI_AMIMABLIry |
inhalation overexposures cluse blindness liver
cern and damage. Other
under "lngestion",
symptoms, similarto those described may also
develop. inhalation overexposures befatal.
Severe may
CONTACT WITHSKINor EYES: Contact the liquid
of withthe eyes ffErow 0
REACTIVry I
may causeredness pain. Direct
and withthe skin(especially
contact
after prolongedoverexposure) can cause irritation. Prolonged or
repeated overexposures causedermatitis.
skin can
IC
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption a potentialroute of
is
overexposure Methanol. Severecasesof skin overexposure
for can
result blindness liverdamage.Overexposure alsoresult
in and can in EYES RESPIRATORY EODY
HqN6
"lngestion".
other symptoms described under
I
e
INGESTION: Methanol toxicby ingestion. fataldosein manis
is The See
See
between and 8 ounces. Deathmay be prompt, it is usually
2 but 8
Section 8 Section
delayed several daysand the mortality is high. lngestion
for rate of
Methanolwill cause visual disturbances, central nervoussystem For routineirdustrialapplications
depression, anorexia,leg cramps,vertigo,restlessness, nausea,
abdominal back pain,apathy,
vomiting, and coma. One of the
or
symptomsof Methanolpoisoning visualdisturbance,
characteristic is includingdimnessof visionwith dilatedpupilswhich
reactpoorlyto light. The eyes are oftensensitive pressure, and eye movements painful. Permanent
to are may
blindness
also result. Acidosis may also occur, as a result of methanoloxidationto formic acid; this acidosiscan severelyreduce the
body'salkalireserves.
routeof overexposure Methanol.lf Methanol 'injected"
INJECTION:Injection not anticipated be a significant
is to for (as
is
punctures contaminated,
may occur through by sharp objects),local swellingand irritation can occur. Depending the
on
under"lngestion"
degreeof injection overexposure, symptoms described may develop.
HEALTHEFFECTSOR RISKSFROMEXPOSURE:AnExplanation Lav Terms.
in
ACUTE: Inhalationof Methanolvapors can irritatethe upper respiratory system and cause central nervous system
(producing
depression symptomssuch as headaches, drowsiness, confusion).Inhalation,
and skin contactor ingestionof
Methanol may causeblindness and liverdamage. lnhalation highconcentrations the vaporsor ingestion
of of may be fatal.
Directskin or eye contactmay be irritating.
CHRONIC: Prolonged repeatedskin overexposures causedermatitis.Ghronicinhalation Methanolvaporscan
or can of
permanent
c鈧瑀use and liverdamage. Referto Section11 (foxicologyInformation) additional
blindness for information.
TARGETORGANS: Skin,eyes,centralnervoussystem.
METHANOL - CH3OHMSDS (Document#fi)l065) PAGE2 OF 9
Whatshoutddoif a hazardous
I situation
occurs?
PART ll
4. FIRST.AID
MEASURES
begin decontamination runningwater. Minimum
SKIN EXPOSURE: lf Methanolcontaminates skin, immediatelv with
the
takingcare not to contaminate
flushingis for 15 minutes. Removeexposedor contaminated clothing, eyes. Viciim must
seek medicalattentionif any adversereactionoccurs.
EYE EXPOSURE: lf Methanolliquidor vaporsenterthe eyes, open victim'seyes while undergentlerunningwater. Use
force to open eyelids. Havevictim"roll"eyes. Minimum flushingis for 15 minutes. Victimmust seek immediate
sufficient
medicalattention.
INHALATION:lf vapors,mists,or spraysof Methanolare inhaled,removevictimto fresh air. lf necessary, use artificial
respiration supportvital functions. Removeor cover gross contamination avoid exposureto rescuers.
to
to
OR POISONCONTROLCENTER FOR MOST CURRENT
INGESTION: lf Methanolis swallowed, CALL PHYSICIAN
INFORMATION.lf professional adviceis not available, not inducevomiting. Victimshoulddrink milk, egg whites,or
do
largequantities water. lf vomitingoccursnaturally, have victimlean forwardto reducerisk of aspiration.Never induce
of
vomiting give diluents(milkor water)to someone havinqconvulsions, who cannotswallow.
or who is unconscious, or
Victims of chemical exposure must be taken for medical attention. Rescuers should be taken for medical attention, if
necessary. Take copy of label and MSDS to health professional with victim. Physiciansshould refer to Section 11
poisoning.
information the treatment Methanol
of
floxicologicalInformation) additional
for on
5. FIRE.FIGHTING
MEASURES
FLASHPOINT[CC): 12'C (54"F)
NFPA RATING
470C (878.F)
AUTOIGNtTIONTEMPERATURE"
LIMITS(in air bv volume.%):
FLAMMABLE
Lower(LEL): 6.00/o
Upper(UEL): 36.5%
FIREEXTINGUISHING
MATERIALS: HEALTH REACTIVIW
WaterSpray:YES Dioxide:
Carbon YES
YES
Foam: YES DrvChemical:
Other:Any "B" Class.
Halon:YES
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONHAZARDS: This is a Class lB orHER
flammableliquid. \Men involvedin a fire, this materialwill ignite and
See Section 16 for Definitionof Ratinqs
producetoxic gases (includingcarbon monoxide,carbon dioiide, and
bluishflame. The vaporsof Methanol
formaldehyde).Methanolburnswith a non-luminous, are heavierthan air and may
and flash-back possible.
spreadlongdistances.Distantignition are
Explosion Sensitivitv Mechanical lmpa4: Not sensitive.
to
Explosion Sensitivitv StaticDischarqe:Staticdischarge may causeMethanol ignite.
to to
SPECIALFIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES:Structural mustwear Self-Contained
firefighters Breathing Apparatusand full
protectiveequipment. Water spray can be used to cool fire-exposedcontainers. Water fog or spray can also be used by
vaporsand to protectpersonnel. this liquidis involved a fire, fire runoffwater
lf
trainedfire-fighters disperseMethanol's in
to
shouldbe contained preventpossible environmental damage. lf necessary,
lo decontaminate fire-response equipment with
soap and water solution.
6. ACCIDENTAL MEASURES
RELEASE
personnel
SPILL AND LEAKRESPONSE: Uncontrolled should responded by trained usingpre-planned
releases be to
procedures. protective area,protect
should used. In caseof a release, people,
Proper equipment be cleartheaffected and
personnel.
respond trained
with
Intheevent a non-incidental release,
minimum Protective
Equipment (rubber
of Personal should LevelB: triple-gloves
be
gloves and nitrile gloves,over latex gloves),chemicalresistantsuit and boots, hard-hat,and Self鈧琽ntained
Breathing Apparatus. Monitor surrounding for combustible
the vaporlevels,
area Methanol, oxygen.Combustible
and
prior
vapor 10%of theLEL(6.0% Methanol) to entry.TheconcentrationMethanol
concentration alsobe below
must for of
mustbe below limitsindicated Section (Composition Information Ingredients) the atmosphere
in and
the 2 on and must
personnel be allowed thearea
haveat least19.5percent before
oxygen can in withoutSelf-Contained
BreathingApparatus
protective
andother equipment.
METHANOL - CH3OHMSDS (Document#001065) PAGE3 OF 9
.,,,-' ..***=,,o*l=13ntl,t"ilt*:,:::=i::*:ffi"tffif"t:'TTffi:rl tube
o*o ,r *ro,.i,'etricis
levelsbeforenon-emergenry"
personnel allowed
used duringspill response, readingmust nol be abovebackground
the are
intothe releasearea.
Eliminateall sources of ignitionbefore clean-upoperationsbegin. Use non-sparking tools. Absorb spilled liquid with
carbon,polypads othersuitable absorbent
materials.Preventmaterial
fom entering
activated or seweror confinedspaces.
Decontaminate areathoroughly.Placeall spillresiduein an appropriate
the container and seal. Disposeof in accordance
(seeSection13, Disposal
with Federal, wastedisposal regulations
State,and localhazardous Considerations).
HowcanI prevent
PART f ll hazardous
situations occuning?
from
7. HANDLING STORAGE
and
getting
PRACTICES: withallchemicals, Methanol YOUor lN YOU.
WORKPRACTICES AND HYGIENE As avoid ON
chemicals. not eat or drinkwhib handling
Washhandsafterhandling Do Remove
chemicals. contaminated clothing
indicated Section (Hazard
immediately. awareof anysignsof effects exposure of in ldentification);
Be 3 exposures fatal
to
concentrations of Methanol could occur rapidly.
AND HANDLING PMCTICES: All employees handle material
who
STORAGE this should trained handle safely.
be to it
generated Methanol. in a well-ventilated
Avoidbreathing by location.
vapors mists
or Use Cylinders Methanol
of mustbe
properly $pes of containers, useportable
labeled.lf Methanol usedin other
is only containers dispensing
and equipment
"NOSMOKING'
pump, can)approved flammable
(faucet, drip for liquids. Post where
signs, appropriatestorage use
in and
areas.
cylinders Methanol a cool,drylocation, awayfromdirect sources intense
Store of in sunlight, of heat, where is
or freezing
possible. notallowareawhere 52"C(125'F).Material
Do cylinders stored exceed
are should stored secondary
to be in
containers, in a diked
or area, appropriate.
as Store containers fromincompatible
away chemicals. Keepcontainer tightly
whennot in use. Storage areasshould madeof fire-resistant lnspect incoming
closed be materials. all containers before
containers properly
storage, ensure
to labeled notdamaged.
and
are
Empty containers contain
may residual flammable liquid vapors.Therefore,
or containers
empty should handled
be with
"empty"
care. Do notexpose containers welding touches, anyothersource ignition.
to or of
physical
PRECAUTIONS HANDLING
SPECIAL FOR CYLINDERS: Protect cylinders Methanol
of against damage. lf
position. secured prevent
appropriate, cylindersshould stored an up+ight
be in should firmly
Cylinders be to falling being
or
should protected
knocked over. Cylinders be stored theopen,butin suchcases,
in
can be against extremes weather
of
andfromthedampness theground prevent tamper pressure devices valves rylinders.
of rusting. Never relief
to with in and
proof.Thefollowing
Electricalequipment should non-sparking explosion
or
be rulesareapplicable situations which
to in
cylinders being
are used:
BeforeUse: lf appropriate, movecylinders a suitable
with hand{ruck.Do notdrag,slideor rollcylinders. not drop Do
cylinders permit protection in-place cylinder
or themto strike eachother. Secure cylinders firmly.Leave valve
the cap until
for
is ready use.
During Use: Use designated CGAfittings and othersupport equipment. not useadapters.Do not heatcylinder
Do by
any means increase discharge of the product
to the rate fromthe cylinder. valveor trapin discharge to
Usecheck line
prevent backflow thecylinder. notuseoib or grease gas-handling
hazardous into Do fittings equipment.
on or
protection Mark
AfterUser Close "EMPW".
maincylinder valve.Replace valve cap. empty cylinders
NOTE: Use only DOT or ASMEcodecontainers. Earth-ground bondall linesand equipment
and associated with
Methanol. Close valveafter eachuseandwhenempty.Cylinders notbe recharged
must except or withtheconsent
by of
owner.Foradditional information to theCompressed Association
refer Gas Bulletin SB-2"Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres'.
PROTECTIVE PRACTICES practices
DURING MAINTENANCE CONTAMINATED
OF EQUIPMENT: Follow in
indicated
Section (Accidental
6 Release Measures). Makecertain application equipment locked tagged-out
is and safely.Always
ventilation provided.Decontaminate
use Methanol areaswhereadequate
in is equipment usingsoapywaterbefore
maintenance procedures.
begins.Collect rinsates dispose according applicable
all and of to State, local
Federal, or
.
8. EXPOSURE
CONTROLSPERSONAL
PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use with adequateventilation.Use a mechanical or vent area to
fan
groundedventilation
outside. \Mere appropriate,
use a non-sparking, system separatefrom other exhaustventilation
systems. Ensure eyewash/safety
showerstationsare availablenear areas where Methanolis used.
METHANOL - CH3OHMSDS (Document#001065) PAGE4 OF 9
" -
8. EXPOSURE
CONTROLSPERSONAL
PROTECTION
(Gontinued)
Maintain airborne contaminant
PBOTECTION: concentrations exposure
below limitslistedin Section
EESPIRAIORY 2
(Composition lnformation Ingredients),applicable.lf respiratory
and on if protection needed,
is use only protection
authorizedin29CFRl910.l34,orapplicableState.regulations. Usesuppliedairrespirationprotectionifoxygjnievelsare
below 19.5%.Foradditional
information, following
the NIOSH recommendationsiespiratory
for protection provided
ar6 for
Methanol.
CONCENTRATION RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Upto 2000ppm: Supplied Respirator (SAR).
Air
Upto 5000ppm SARoperated continuous-flow
in mode.
Upto 6000ppm: Tight-fitting operated continuous-flow
SAR in mode, facepiece
full Self-Contained Breathing
(SCBA), fullfacepiece
Apparatus or SAR.
Emergency Planned
or Entry intoUnknown ConcentrationIDLHConditions:
or pressure, facepiece
Positive full SCBA or
positive
pressure, fullfacepiece withan auxiliary positive
pressure
SAR SCBA.
Escape: Escape-type SCBA should used.
be
TheIDLH concentration Methanol 6000ppm.
for is
EYEPROTECTION: goggles safety glasses.
Splash or
HnNA-PROIEC'ION: gloves routine
WearNitrile Viton
or for gloves spillresponse, stated
industrial Usetriple
use. for as
in Section (Accidental
6 Release
Measures) thisMSDS.
of
BODYPROTECTION: bodyprotection
Use appropriate task. Coveralls,
for chemically-resistant and otherbody
boots,
protection be appropriate,
may depending theoperation which
on in Methanol used.
is
9. PHYSICAL CHEMICAL
and PROPERTIES
DENSITY = 1): 1.11
(air pH: Notapplicable.
RELATIVE
VAPOR
= 1): -97.8'C
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY(water 0.79 FREEZING/MELTING (-144F)
POINT:
SOLUBILITY WATER:
lN 64.5'C(148'F)
Soluble. BOILING POINT:
EVAPORATION (n-BuAc=1):
RATE 2.0 ODOR THRESHOLD: OdorPerception:4.3
Human mg/m3
EXPANSIONRATIO:Notapplicable. SPECIFIC VOLUME: applicable.
Not
VAPORPRESSURE: mmH9,25'C
500
LOG COEFFI IENTWATER/OL DISTRIBUTION-0.77
C I :
APPEARANCEAND COLOR: Methanol a clear,colorless,
is mobileliquidwith a strongalcoholodor.
prooerties):
(warninq
HOWTO DETECTTHIS SUBSTANCE The odormay be a distinctivecharacteristic Methanol.
of
10.STABILITY
and REACTIVITY
and pressures.
STABILITY: Stable at standardtemperatures
PRODUCTS: When ignitedin air, the productsof thermaldecomposition
DECOMPOSITION includecarbon monoxide,
carbondioxide,
and formaldehyde.
MATERIALSWTH ffilCH SUBSTANCElS INCOMPATIBLE:Methanolis incompatible with strong oxidizingagents,
acids,acid chlorides, reducingagents,and alkali metals(e.9.,sodiumand lithium). Explosivereaction
acid anhydrides,
+
with chloroform sodiummethoxide, +
diethylzinc. Violentreactionwith alkylaluminum salts,acetylbromide,chloroform
chromium(Vl) oxide, cyanuricchloride,(iodine+ ethanol+ mercury(ll) oxide),phosphorus
sodium hydroxide, trioxide,
+
(potassium hydroxide chloroform), nitricacid.Incompatible beryllium metals(e.9.,potassium,
with dihydride, magnesium),
potassium +
carbontetrachloride metals(e.9.,aluminum,
tert-butoxide, magnesium, zinc),dichloromelhane.
HMARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: not occur.
\MII
CONDITIONS AVOID: Contactwith incompatible
TO materials
and exposure heat,sparksand othersourcesof ignition.
to
How can prevent
PART lll I hazardous
situations occuning?
from
11. TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
TOXICITYDATA: The followingtoxicologydata are for Methanol.
(rabbit) mg/24hours;
SkinInitancy 500 moderate Mutagenicity (lymphocyte,
Microsomal Assay mouse)7900 mg/L
(oral, = 75gg
(rabbit) mg;moderate
EyeInitancy 40 TDLo rat) mg/kg;
reproduc{ive
effects
(inhalation, = 10000
(lymphoqyte,
DNA Inhibition
System ppm/ hours,
human) mmol/L
300 TCLo rat) 7 teratogenic
effects
METHANOL - CHgOHMSDS (Document#001065) PAGE5 OF 9
11. TOXICOLOGICAL (Continued)
INFORMATION
(continued):
TOXICITY
DATA
LDLo(oraf man]= 6422mg/kg;centralnervous pulmonary, =
system, (intravenous,
, LDso mouse) 4710mg/kg
gastrointestinal TDLo(oral,man)= 3429mg/kg;eye effects
effects
human)= 86000mg/m';eye,pulmonary
TCLo(inhalation, LDLo (oral,human)= 428 mgi centralnervoussystem,pulmonary
effects
human)= 300 ppm;eye, centralnervoussystem,
TCLo (inhalation, effects
pulmonary LDLo (oral,human)= 143 mg/kg;eye, pulmonary,
effects gastrointestinal
(oral,rat)= S626tnr*n
LDso effects
LC5e(inhalation, = 64990ppm/4hours TDLo(oral,woman)= 4000mg/kg;eye, pulmonary,
rat) gastrointestinal
(intraperitoneal, = 7529mg/kg
LD56 rat) effects
(intravenous, = 2131mg/kg =
LDso rat) (dermal,
LDso rabbit) 20000mg/kg
mouse)= 7300mg/kg =
LD5e(oral, LDLo(oral, monkey) 7000mg/kg
mouse)= 10765mg/kg
LD5o(intraperitoneal, =
LCLo(inhalation,
monkey) 1000ppm
mouse)= 9800mg/kg =
LD5e(subcutaneous, LDLo(skin,monkey) 393 mg/kg
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT:Methanol notfoundon thefollowing
is lists: FEDERAL OSHA LIST,NTP,|ARC,
Z or
CAUOSHA, is therefore considered be,norsuspected be,a cancer-causing bytheseagencies.
not
and to to agent
IRRITANCY PRODUCT: liquid vapors Methanol be irritating contaminated
The
OF or of can to tissue.
SENSITIZATION PRODUCT:
OF Methanol not known causesensitization humans
is afierprolonged repeated
to in or
exposures.
REPRODUCTIVE INFORMATION:
TOXICITY Listedbelowis information concerning effeclsof Methanol the
the on
human reproductive system.
Mutaqenicitv: Human mutation dataare available Methanol;
for thesedatawereobtained fromstudies whichspecific
in
human cells wereexposed relatively concentrations compound.
to high ofthis
Embrvotoxicitv: Methanol notreported cause
is to embryotoxic effects humans.
in
Teratoqenicitv: Methanol not reported causeteratogenic
is to effects humans.Teratogenicity are available
in data from
clinical studies testanimals.
of
Reproductive Toxicity:Melhanol not reported causeadverse
is to reproductive effectsin humans.Reproductive toxicity
dataareavailable clinical
from studies testanimals.
of
permanent changes geneticmateial (DNA)suchthat the changeswillpropagate
A mutaqen a chemical
is whichcauses to
generation
through lines. embruotoxin a chemicalwhich
is (i.e.
An causes damage a developing
to embryo withinthe first
eightweeksof prcgnancy humans), the damage doesnof propagate acrossgenerational
in but lines. A teratoqen a is
chemical doesnof propagate
whichcauses damage a developing
to fetus,but the damage acrossgenerational lines. A
process.
reproductive whichinterferes any waywiththereprcductive
toxinis any substance in
MEDICAL BY
CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED EXPOSURE: Acute chronic
or respiratory conditions,central nervous system
conditions, disorders, skinproblems beaggravated overexposureMethanol.
eye or may by to
RECOMMENDATIONSPHYSICIANS: symptoms eliminate
TO Treat and exposure. necessary,
lf administer function
liver
poisoning summarized "Clinical
tests,
andeyeandvision exams.Thefollowing treatment Methanol
for is from Toxicology
(Fifth
of Commercial Chemical Products Edition, 1985).
. Gastric lavage 3-5%sodium
with bicarbonate, leaving some in
solution thestomach thelavage.
after
. Ethanol treatment designed produce sustain ethanol
is to and an blood level about mg/dL.
of 100
. Give4 gm by mouth stomach until arterial pH
tube
or the blood is normal.Even whenfullycorrected,is important
it to
notethatacidosis mayoccurat anytimeduring firstseveral
the days.
. Oxygen artificial should provided respiration
and ventilation be if becomes weakor insufficient.
. Protect patient's eyesfromlight.
. Morphine be given abdominal (unless pain
may for respirationdepressed).
is
. Dextrose, saline, sodium
and bicarbonate beadministered
may intravenously.
. Hemodialysis be donein severe
can cases which alkali
in the treatment bedelayed is incomplete.
may or
. Leucovorin (2
calcium injections mg/kg; i.m.@ 0,4, 8, 12 and 18 hours) maybe expected reverse course
to the of
poisoning.
alcohol
BIOLOGICAL (BEls) associated Methanol:
EXPOSURE
INDICES: following
The Biological
Exposure
Indices are with
CHEMICAL
DETERMINANT SAMPLING
TIME BEI
METHANOL
Methanol urine
in Endof shifl 15mo/L
METHANOL - CH3OHMSDS (Document#001065) PAGE6 OF 9
INFORMATION
12. ECOLOGICAL
BE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
MUST AIMED ELIMINATING
AT
ALLWORK PRACTICES
overtime into otherorganic
compounds.
Methanol be degraded The following
will
STABILITY:
ENVIRONMENTAL
environmental areavailable Methanol:
for
data
METHANOL:. K* = -0.77. WaterSolubilig= Miscible.BOD(g/g)= 0.76-1.12 as
dilution/sewage
seed. Methanol occursnaturally a
standard
Iog
and biodegrade.The
wastes. Whenreleased land or water,it is apt to volatilize
on
degradation biological
plantvolatileand duringmicrobial of
Factor Methanol 2.0.
for
halflife in wateris 5.3 hoursto 2.6 days.Melhanol highlymobite soil The Bioconcentration is
is in
estimated
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: Methanol may be harmful or fatal to contaminated plant and animal-
life (especially if large quantities of Methanol are released). Refer to section 11 (Ioxicological lnformation) for additional
information on effects on animals. The following data are available for plant life:
METHANOL:
'1.11
coefficient the cuticlemembrane Cffrum
of aurantium:
for
distribution
Cuticfe-water
olaracea'.2.74
coefiicient the cuticlemembrane Brassrba
of
for
distribution
Cuticle-water
olancea: 3.66
coefficient the wholeleafof Brasstba
for
Leaf-air
distribution
plantandanimal
aquatic
LIFE: Methanol be harmful fatalto contaminated
or
can
EFFECT CHEMICAL AQUATICON
OF
dataareavailable Methanol:
for
toxicity
aquatic
life. Thefollowing
>
promelas,fatheadminnow)= 29'400 mg/U 96 crustaceans) 10,000mg/U 24 hours
(Artemra saltna,
LCso
LCso(Prmephales
=
(trout) 8'000mg/U48 hours
LCso
hours
LCo(creekchub)= 8,000mg/U 24 hours
=
puflda,bacteria) 6,600mg/U 16 hours
(Pseudomonas
ECo
LCro (creekchub)= 17,000 mg/U 24 hours
algae)= 530 mg/U I days
aeruginosa,
ECo(Microcystis
(Salmogarrdnen, = 20,100mglu 96 hours
fish)
- LCso
quadicauda'1 8,000mglu 7 days
ECo(Scenedesmus
gaidnen,fish)= 13,000mg/kg/96 hours
ECn (Salmo
algae)= 10,000
LDo(Scenedesnu$, mg/L
macrochirus, = 15,400mg/U 96 hours
LCs (Lepornis fish)
> mgiU 72 hours
protozoa) 10,000
ECo(Entosiphonsulcatum,
macrochirus, = 12,799 mg/U 96 hours
fsh)
protozoa)> 10'000mg/L ECso(Lepomis
ECo(Jronema parduczi Chalton-Lwoff,
fish)= 28,000mg/U 96 hours
LCn (Albumus a/bumus,
=
tDo (Colpoda,
Protozoa) 1,250mg/L =
(Nilocra mg/U 96 hours
sprn,pes) 12,000
= LCso
crustaceans) 10,000mg/u 48 hours
NoEC (Daphnla,
>
ECso(Daphniamagna Straus, crustaceans) 10,000 mglU 24
hours
CONSIDERATIONS
13. DISPOSAL
state,andlocal
Federal,
mustbein accordance appropriate
with
disposal
Waste
FORDISPOSAL:
WASTES
PREPARING
Inc. Do notdispose locally.
of
product Airgas
to
residuat
@
INFORMATION
14. TRANSPORTATION
OF
BY 49 CFR 172.101BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
THIS MATERIAL HAZARDOUS DEFINED
AS
IS
TRANSPORTATION.
Methanol
NAME:
SHIPPING
PROPER
NUMBER DESCRIPTION: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
ANd
HMARDCLASS
uN 1230
NUMBER:
UNIDENTIFICATION
PGII
GROUP:
PACKING
Liquid
Flammable
REQUIRED:
DOTLABEL(S)
(1996)'131
NUMBER
GUIDEBOOK
RESPONSE
AMERICAN
NORTH FMERGENCY
Pollutant defined 49 CFR 172.101,
(as by
Methanol not classified the DOTas a Marine
by
is
POLLUTANT:
MARINE
Appendix
B).
IS
THIS MATERIAL
Shipments.
information the preparation Canadian
of
for
Ute tne following
CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
AS
HazardClassfor Methanol 6.1 CloxicLiquid).
is:
Additional
TNFORMATION
15. REGULATORY
302,304and
requirements sections
of
Methanol subject the reporting
to
is
REQUIREMENTS:
u.s. SARAREPORTING
Ac1, follows:
as
Amendments Reauthorization
and
313of Titlelll of theSuperfund
SARA 313
SARA304
SARA302
NAME
CHEMICAL
(40cFR tiute goz.+) (40CFR',3?2;65J
(40CFR355,Appendix
A)
YES
YES
NO
Methanot
PAGE7 OF 9
METHANOL - CHrOH MSDS (Docunent*$1065)
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r Nco tin e )
, r .^* rr*r.ro r,.,^1u*',,fff.lil,l1
rr l:'JI,SMAr
(RQ):
CERCLA QUANTITIES 5000lb.
U.S. REPORTABLE
listed theCanadian Inventory.
Methanolis on DSL
STATUS:
CANADIAN DSUNDSL INVENTORY
Methanol listed theTSCAInventory.
on
U.S.TSCAINVENTORY STATUS: is
Depending specific operations
involving useof Methanol, regulations
the
OTHER U.S.FEDERAL REGULATIONS: on the
(29
Management Highly Chemicals be applicable CFR 1910.119).
may
of Hazardous
of the ProcessSafety Underthis
Methanol not listedin Appendix however, process liquidon-site, one
is any that involves flammable
a in
regulation, A;
location, quantities 10,000 (4,553 or greater covered under regulation it
lb is this unless is used a fuel.
as
in of kg)
specific regulations, denoted
INFORMATION: Methanol covered
is under State as below:
U.S.STATE REGULATORY
Pennsylvania- HazardousSubstance List:
-Substance List: Methanol.
Aaska - DesignatedToxic and Hazardous Massachusetts
Michigan- Critical MaterialsRegister: No. Methanol.
Substances: Methanol.
Rhode lsland - HazardousSubstance List:
Missouri - Employer lnformation/Toxic
Califomia - Permissible Exposure Limits:
Methanol.
Methanol. SubstanceList Methanol.
Texas - Hazardous Substance List:
New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous
Florida- SubstanceList: Methanol.
lllinois - Toxic SubstanceList: Methanol Methanol.
SubstanceList Methanol.
West Virginia - HazardousSubstance List:
North Dakota - List of Hazardous
Kansas. Section 302313 List: Methanol.
Minnesota- List of HazardousSubstances: Methanol.
Chemicals, Reportable Quantities:
Wisconsin - Toxic and Hazardous
Methanol. Methanol.
Substances: Methanol.
ENFORCEMENT (PROPOSITION Methanol noton the
WATER ANDTOXIC ACT
CALIFORNIA SAFEDRINKING 65): is
California
Proposition List.
65
ANDVAPOR. PROLONGED REPEATED
LABELINQ: WARNING!FLAMMABLE LIQUID OR SKINCONTACT MAY
DRYSKINAND CAUSE IRRITATION. HARMFUL FATAL SWALLOWED.
OR IF CANCAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
BLINDNESS LIVER DEATH TOOMUCH VAPOR BREATHED.
SYSTEM OR DAMAGE. CANCAUSE IF IS
EFFECTS,
and flame. Keepcontainer closed. Useonlywithadequate ventilation.
Keepawayfromheat,sparks Avoidcontact with
skinandclothing. Avoidexposure vapor.Wash
to thoroughly handling.
after FIRST-AID: caseof contact,
In immediately
flushskinwith plentyof water. Remove clothing shoes. Get medical attention initation develops
contaminated and if or
persists.lf inhaled, give giveoxygen. lf
respiration. breathing difficult,
lf
remove freshair. lf not breathing, artificial is
to
attention. CASE FIRE:Usewater foam, chemical, CO2.
swallowed, notinduce vomiting. medical
Get lN OF fog,
do dry or
(e.9.
lN CASEOF SPILL: Absorb spillwithinertmaterials activated carbon, sand). Flushresidual withwater.
dry spill
for information.
ConsultMaterial SafetyDataSheet additional
IS
CANADIAN\A/I-IM SYMBOLS: Class 82: FlammableLiquid
Class DIA: Poisonousand Toxic Material
OtherToxicEffects
Class D2A/D2B: Materials
Causing
16.OTHERINFORMATION
PREPARED
BY: CHEMICALSAFETY ASSOCIATES,Inc.
9163Chesapeake
Drive,
SanDiego,
cA92123-1002
619/565-0302
The information containedherein is based on data considered accurate. However,no waranty is expressedor implied regardingthe
accuracy thesedata or the resultsto be obtained
of from the use thereof. AIRGAS,Inc. assumes responsibility injuryto the vendeeor
no for
third persons proximatelycaused by the materialif reasonable safety proceduresare not adheredto as stipulatedin the data sheet.
AIRGAS,Inc.assumesno responsibility injuryto vendeeor thirdpersonsproximately
Additionally, for causedby abnormal use of the material
safetyprocedures followed.Furthermore,
even if reasonable are vendeeassumes risk in his use of the material.
the
METHANOL - CH3OHMSDS (Document#001065) PAGE8 OF 9
DEFINITIONS TERMS
OF
A largenumber abbreviations acronyms
of and appearon a MSDS. Someof thesewhichare commonly
usedinclude following:
the
CAS#: This is the Chemical
Abstract
ServiceNumber
whichuniquely
identifies
eachconstituent. is usedfor computer-retated
lt searching.
EXPOSURE LIMITS AIR:
IN FLAMMABILIWLIMITSIN AIR:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental lndustrial Muchof the information related fire andexplosion derived
to is from
Hygienists, professional
a association which establishes Association(NFPA). Flash point -
exposure the NationalFire Protection
limits. Minimum temperature whicha liquidgivesoff sufficient
at vaporsto
TLV - Threshold Limit Value - an airbornecon@ntration a of form an ignitable mixturewith air. Autoiqnition
Temoerature:The
substance which represents underwhich it is generally
conditions minimum temperature required initiatecombustion air with no
to in
believed that nearlyall workersmay be repeatedly othersourceof ignition. LEL - the lowestpercentof vaporin air, by
exposed without
adverseeffecl. The durationmust be considered, including 8-
the volume,that will explodeor ignite in lhe presenceof an ignition
!l!! - the highest
hour Time Weighted Average {TWA),the 1S-minute percent vaporin air, by volume,
Short Term source. of thatwill
Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling Level. Skin explode ignitein lhe presence an ignition
or of source.
absorption effeclsmustalsobe considered.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONT
OSHA- U.S.Occupational Safetyand Health Administration.
Possible health hazards as derived from human data, animal
PEL - PermissibleExposure Limit - This exposure value means
studies,or from the resultsof studieswith similarcomoounds are
exactlythe same as a TLV, exceptthat it is enforceable OSHA.
by
presented. Definitions sometermsusedin this sec{ionare: LDo -
of
The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limitsare basedin the 1989
Lethal Dose (solids & liquids)which kills 50% of the exposed
(Federal
PELS andthe June,1993Air Contaminants Rule Reqister: -
LGso LethalConcentration
animals; (gases) which kills 50% of the
58: 35338-35351 58: 40'191).Boththe current
and PELsand the
ppm concentration
exposed animals; expressed partsof material
in
vacatedPELs are indicated. The phrase,"Vacated1989 PEL,"is
per millionpartsof air or water;mg/m' concentration expressed in
placednextto the PELwhichwasvacated CourtOrder.
by
per
weightof substance volumeof air; mg/kg quantityof material,
IDLH - lmmediately Dangerousto Life and Health - This level
by weight,administered a testsubjecl,
to basedon theirbodyweight
represents concentration
a from which one can escapewithin 30-
in kg. Datafrom severalsourcesare usedto evaluate cancer-
the
minuteswithout sufferingescape-preventing permanentinjury.
or
causingpotentialof the material. The sources are: IARC - the
The DFG - MAK is the Republic Germany's
of Maximum Exposure
Agencyfor Researchon Cancer;NTP - the National
.[nternational
Level,similarto the U.S. PEL. NIOSHis the NationalInstitute of
ToxicologyProgram, RTECS - the legistry of Toxic Effects of
Occupational Safetyand Health,which is the researcharm of the
Chemical OSHAand CAUOSHA. IARCand NTP rate
Substances,
U.S. OccupationalSafety and Health Administration(OSHA).
chemicalson a scale of decreasingpotentialto cause human
guidelines
NIOSHissues exposure Recommended
called Exposure
cancerwith rankingsfom 1 to 4. Subrankings (2A, 2B.,etc.) are
Levels(RELS). When no exposure guidelines established,
are an
alsoused.Othermeasures toxicity includeTDLo,the lowestdose
of
entryof NE is madefor reference.
to causea symptom and TCLo the lowestconcentration causea
to
HAZARDRATINGS: TDo, LDLo,and LDo, or TC, TCo, LCLo, and LCo,the
symptom;
lowesl dose (or concentration) cause death. BEI - Biological
HAZARDOUS MATERIALSIDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Hea|th to
Hazard: 0 (minimal hazard); (slight
exposure Exposurelndices,represent
acuteor chronic 1 the levelsof determinants which are
hazard);2 (moderate
acuteor chronicexposure most likelyto be observedin specimens
acuteor significant collecledfrom a healthy
workerwho has beenexposed chemicals the sameextentas a
chronic exposure hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; to to
onetimeoverexposure result in permanent workerwithinhalation exposure the TLV.
can injuryand may be to
fatal); 4 (extremeacute exposurehazard;onetimeoverexposure
INFORMATION
REGULATORY :
Hazard: (minimal hazard); (materials
can be fatal). Flammabilitv 0 1
This sectionexplains impactof variouslaws and regulations
the on
pre-heating beforeburning); (combustible
that requiresubstantial 2
the material. EPA is the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency.
with a flashpointof 3&93'C [100-200'FD;
liquidor solids;liquids 3
WHMIS is the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
(ClasslB and lC flammable with flash pointsbelow38'C
liquids
Information System. DOT and TC are the U.S. Department of
[100'F]); (ClasslA flammable withflashpoints
4 liquids below23'C guperfund
Transportation the Transport
and Canada, respectively.
points
[73'F]and boiling below38'C ['100'F].Reactivitv Hazard:0
{mendments and $eauthorization dct (SARA);the Qanadian
(normally stable);1 (materialthat can becomeunstable elevated
at gomestic $ubstances List (DSL); the U.S. Ioxic Substance
temperatures which can react slightlywith water);2 (materials
or gontrol Act (TSCA);MarinePollutant statusaccording the DOT;
to
that are unstablebut do not detonateor which can reactviolently
California's Safe Drinking Water Act (Proposition 65); the
with water);3 (materials that can detonate when initiated whici
or
lnvironmental lesponse, Qompensation,and
Qomprehensive
with water);4 (materials
can reactexplosively that can detonate at
liability lct (CERCLA or Superfund); and various state
temperatures pressures).
normal or regulations. This seclion also includes information on the
NATIONAL FIREPROTECTION ASSOCIATION: HealthHazard:0 precautionary warningswhich appear on the materialspackage
(materialthat on exposureunder fire conditions would offer no label.
hazardbeyondthat of ordinary materials): (materials
combustible {
that on exposure underfire conditions couldcauseinitation minor
or
injury); 2 (materials on intenseor continued
residual that exposure
under fire conditionscould cause temporary incapadtationor
possibleresidualinjury);3 (materials that can on short exposure
injury); 4 (materials
couldcauseserioustemporary residual
or that
under very short exposurecould cause death or major residual
injury). Flammabilitv Hazard and ReactivitvHazard: Refer to
definitions "Hazardous
for MaterialsldentificationSystem".
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