MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - SUPPLIER INFORMATION
Product Name: Pitt Penn Premium Windshield Washer Solvent -20潞F
Product Number: 803660 & 803675
Bulk Stock Number: 027875
Synonyms: Methanol, Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol, Columbian
Spirits, Carbinol
Chemical Formula: CH3OH - Mixture of water, Methanol, and dye (AThe
Solution@)
CAS Name & Number: Methanol (67-56-1)
Chemical Family: Aliphatic Alcohol
Supplier鈥檚 Name & Address: Pitt Penn Oil Co.
426 Freeport Road
P.O. Box 296
Creighton, PA 15030
(724) 226-2712
Emergency Phone Number: Chem Tel, Inc. 1-800-255-3924 (24 hours)
Date Prepared: May 31, 2000
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT INFORMATION
ACGIH TWA ACGIH STEL OSHA TWA
Ingredient CAS # % vol (Units) (Units) (Units)
Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 33 - 35% 200 ppm 200 ppm 200 ppm
Water 7732-18-5 65 - 70%
There is a Askin@ notation that indicates that absorption through the skin can contribute
significantly to overall exposure.
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: 148 潞 F
Specific Gravity (Water=1): 0.961*
Vapor Pressure (mm of Mercury): 97 @ 68 潞 F
Melting Point: -98 潞 C (-144 潞 F)
Solubility (in Water): Totally miscible
Vapor Density (Air=1): 1.1
p.H.: Not applicable
Percent Volatile (by Volume): 33 - 35*
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): 5.9
Molecular Weight: 32.05
Appearance: Light blue liquid
Odor: Pungent alcohol odor
* Indicates the true property for the Asolution@.
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus
with full face piece operated in pressure demand or other
positive pressure mode, and wear full protective clothing.
Methanol burns with a clean, clear flame, almost invisible
in daylight.
Flashpoint and Method: 42 潞 C (108 潞 F)* (closed cup)
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol foam, and water.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Moderate explosion hazard and dangerous fire hazard when
exposed to heat, sparks, or flames and can react vigorously
with oxidizing agents.
Flammable Limits (% by volume): 6 LEL 36 UEL
Autoignition Temperature: 388-470 潞 C (730-878 潞 F) - depending on method.
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions and Materials to Avoid: Heat, strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic gases and vapors (i.e., carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde) may be released in a Methanol fire.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents such as nitrates,
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perchlorates or sulfuric acid.
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA/FIRST AID
Effects of Overexposure: Methanol is a poisonous, narcotic chemical that can affect the body
through inhalation, ingestion, and perhaps prolonged or repeated
skin contact. Absorption by inhalation or ingestion is rapid and
excretion is much slower than for ethyl alcohol, resulting in
delayed effects or compounding of effects by repeated exposure. It
is important to be aware that after ingestion or inhalation, initial
symptoms may be only that of mild intoxication, but may become
severe after 12 to 18 hours. Toxic effects are exerted upon the
central nervous system, especially the optic nerve. Ingestion can
produce blindness; 100-250 ml can be fatal. Symptoms of
overexposure include dizziness, visual impairment, nausea,
respiratory failure, muscular in coordination and narcosis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis, erythema,
scaling, and possibly systemic effects. See also Section VII.
ROUTES OF ENTRY/EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes: Wash eyes immediately with running water, lifting the lower and
upper lids occasionally. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wipe excess off. Wash
affected area with soap and water; apply skin lotions. If skin
irritation persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air at once. Restore and/or support
breathing as required. Keep victim warm and at rest. Get medical
attention as soon as possible. Prevent exposure to Methanol for
seven (7) days.
Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately. Induce vomiting with one (1)
tablespoon of Ipecac or by touching the back of the throat (ONLY
IF CONSCIOUS). Once vomiting has occurred, have the patient
drink milk, water, or a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) in water - two (2) teaspoons per glass.
Reproductive Effects: Reported to cause birth defects in rats exposed to 20,000 ppm
Tetratogenicity: No
Metagenicity: No
Carcinogenicity: Not listed with IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as a carcinogen.
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SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Ground and electrically interconnect containers for transfer. Use spark proof tools. No
smoking in areas of use or storage. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor or contact with
skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Contact lenses should not be worn while handling Methanol. Eye wash
stations and safety showers should be available in area of use. Do not ingest! Store in a well-ventilated,
fireproof area, away from sources of heat, open flame, and ignition.
Other Precautions: Provide preplacement medical exams for industrially exposed workers,
with emphasis on neurological and visual functions, liver and kidney
systems. Provide suitable training to those working with Methanol.
Monitor the workplace. Keep records.
Registrations/Certifications: Not applicable
NOTE: Most of these requirements are for Methanol. Since our solution is 33 - 35% by
volume Methanol, the requirements listed above are very strict and should be
followed closely.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or face shield.
Respiratory Protection: Any air supplied respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.
Only NIOSH or OSHA approved equipment should be used.
Other: Impervious aprons, boots and face shields (8-inch min.) where
splashing can occur.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: To meet TLV requirements, local exhaust should be use where
vapor exposure is likely.
Mechanical (general): Controls must be spark proof and explosion proof.
Special: Not applicable
Other: Not applicable
SECTION IX - HANDLING OF SPILLS AND LEAKS
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
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1. Remove all ignition sources.
2. Provide adequate ventilation.
3. Small quantities may be absorbed on paper towels. Evaporate in a safe place (such as fume
hood). Burn paper in an approved incinerator or open pit away from buildings and
people. Large quantities can be collected and atomized in a suitable combustion
chamber. Spills in sensitive areas may be diluted and flushed to ground with a water
spray. Do not flush to sewer or other confined space.
4. Spills should be reported according to Federal, State and Local regulations.
Waste Disposal Methods: Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand, earth or a similar material and
dispose in a secured sanitary landfill or dispose of via a licensed
waste solvent disposal company.
Clean Water Act Requirements: Not applicable
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Requirements: Methanol is assigned a
hazardous waste number of
U154 under 3001. It is
considered a toxic waste.
SECTION X - TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral: Human LD (Lo) - 240 mg/kg
Dermal: Monkey LD (Lo) - 500 mg/kg
Human TC (Lo) - 86,000 mg/m3 - lacrimation; cough, other
Inhalation:
changes to lungs, thorax or respiration.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed in ASecond Annual Report on Carcinogens@, 1981, NTP.
Other Pertinent Data: Recommended std-air: TWA 200 ppm; C1 800 ppm/15m
SECTION XI - TRANSPORTATION DATA
D.O.T.: Proper Shipping Name - Methyl Alcohol Solution
Hazard Class - None
Label Required - None
Identification Number - Not Applicable
Other Pertinent Information - See 45 CFR 172.101, page 34625
SECTION XII - REGULATORY INFORMATION
FDA: Regulated under 21 CFR 176.200 (d) (3) as a component of defoaming
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agents which may be safely used as components of articles intended for
use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating,
packaging, transporting or holding food. Also regulated under 176.210 as
a component of defoaming agents used in the manufacture of paper and
paperboard. Approved as component of paper and paperboard in contact
with dry food. [See 176.180 (b) (2)] Listed under 175.105 for use as
component of adhesives.
USDA: Information unknown at time of publication.
TSCA: CAS # 67-56-1
WHMIS: Canada B2, D1A
NFDA Rating: Health -1 Fire - 3 Reactivity 鈥? 0
SECTION XIII - USER INFORMATION
The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources
believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Buyer
assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance with applicable Federal, State
and Local laws and regulations.
Relating to any party鈥檚 use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether
it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading, this
information relates to the material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process.
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