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67-56-1

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                          PRODUCT #: 65550        NAME: METHANOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Friday, March 07, 1903 2:58PM

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SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: 65550
NAME: METHANOL
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 67-56-1
MF: CH4O
EC NO: 200-659-6
SYNONYMS
ALCOOL METHYLIQUE (FRENCH) * ALCOOL METILICO (ITALIAN) * CARBINOL *
COLONIAL SPIRIT * COLUMBIAN SPIRIT * METANOLO (ITALIAN) * METHANOL
(ACGIH:DOT) * METHYL ALCOHOL (DOT:OSHA) * METHYLOL * METHYLALKOHOL
(GERMAN) * METHYL HYDRATE * METHYL HYDROXIDE * METYLOWY ALKOHOL
(POLISH) * MONOHYDROXYMETHANE * PYROXYLIC SPIRIT * RCRA WASTE NUMBER
U154 * UN1230 (DOT) * WOOD ALCOHOL * WOOD NAPHTHA * WOOD SPIRIT *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FLAMMABLE (USA)
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE (EU)
TOXIC
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
EYES
KIDNEYS
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS
WITH FINGERS.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND

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PRODUCT #: 65550 NAME: METHANOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Friday, March 07, 1903 2:58PM

FLASH BACK.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
COVER WITH DRY-LIME, SAND, OR SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS
USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
DO NOT USE IF SKIN IS CUT OR SCRATCHED. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.
TOXIC.
IRRITANT.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
LIQUID.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 63 TO 65C
FLASHPOINT 51.80F
11C
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR:
UPPER 36%
LOWER 6%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 725 F 384C
VAPOR PRESSURE: 97.68MM 20 C 410MM 50 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.791
VAPOR DENSITY: 1.1
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
STABILITY
STABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
ACIDS
ACID CHLORIDES
ACID ANHYDRIDES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
REDUCING AGENTS
ALKALI METALS
PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
TOXIC FUMES OF:
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
WILL NOT OCCUR.
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -

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PRODUCT #: 65550 NAME: METHANOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Friday, March 07, 1903 2:58PM

ACUTE EFFECTS
HARMFUL IF INHALED.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES
MAY CAUSE CONVULSIONS.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
EYES
KIDNEYS
LIVER
HEART
RTECS #: PC1400000
METHANOL
IRRITATION DATA
SKN-RBT 20 MG/24H MOD 85JCAE -,187,1986
EYE-RBT 40 MG MOD UCDS** 3/24/1970
EYE-RBT 100 MG/24H MOD 85JCAE -,187,1986
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-MAN LDLO:6422 MG/KG CMAJAX 128,14,1983
ORL-HMN LDLO:428 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,74,1974
ORL-HMN LDLO:143 MG/KG 34ZIAG -,382,1969
UNR-MAN LDLO:868 MG/KG 85DCAI 2,73,1970
ORL-RAT LD50:5628 MG/KG GTPZAB 19(11),27,1975
IHL-RAT LC50:64000 PPM/4H NPIRI* 1,74,1974
IPR-RAT LD50:7529 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IVN-RAT LD50:2131 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
ORL-MUS LD50:7300 MG/KG TXCYAC 25,271,1982
IPR-MUS LD50:10765 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
SCU-MUS LD50:9800 MG/KG TXAPA9 18,185,1971
IVN-MUS LD50:4710 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
ORL-MKY LD50:7 GM/KG TXAPA9 3,202,1961
ORL-RBT LD50:14200 MG/KG FAONAU 48A,105,1970
SKN-RBT LD50:15800 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,74,1974
IPR-RBT LD50:1826 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IVN-RBT LD50:8907 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IPR-GPG LD50:3556 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
IPR-HAM LD50:8555 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,1985
TARGET ORGAN DATA
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATHY)
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (VISUAL FIELD CHANGES)
BEHAVIORAL (HEADACHE)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES)
GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND

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PRODUCT #: 65550 NAME: METHANOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Friday, March 07, 1903 2:58PM

SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT FLUKA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
EC INDEX NO: 603-001-00-X
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
TOXIC
R 11
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
R 23/25
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
S7
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
S 16
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING.
S 24
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-STEL 328 MG/M3 (250 PPM) (SKIN) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1996
ACGIH TLV-TWA 262 MG/M3 (200 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1996
EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION
FEREAC 54,7740,1989
MSHA STANDARD-AIR:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) (SKIN)
DTLVS* 3,155,1971
OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
OSHA PEL (FED CONT):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
OEL-ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 200 PPM (262 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 1000 PPM (1300 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 MG/M3;STEL 100 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-POLAND:TWA 100 MG/M3 JAN 1993
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 PPM;STEL 5 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 200 PPM (250 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM (350 MG/M3);SKIN JAN
1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 400 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993

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PRODUCT #: 65550 NAME: METHANOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Friday, March 07, 1903 2:58PM

OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO METHANOL-AIR:10H TWA 200 PPM (SK);STEL 250 PPM (SK)
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
NOHS 1974: HZD 45930; NIS 344; TNF 78840; NOS 203; TNE 737242
NOES 1983: HZD 45930; NIS 373; TNF 101075; NOS 225; TNE 1620617; TFE
388352
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: SHE-CLONAL ASSAY; CELL
TRANSFORM.-SA7/SHE
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: N CRASSA-ANEUPLOIDY; IN VITRO
SCE-NONHUMAN
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(E) RISK NOTIFICATION, 8EHQ-0892-8989
ON EPA IRIS DATABASE
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, APRIL 1997
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: METHANOL, 2000
U.S. INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
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