CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC -- METHYL ALCOHOL -- 6810-00-753-4783
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL MSDS Date:05/11/1992 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-753-4783 === Responsible Party === Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR Box:1546 City:HOUSTON State:TX ZIP:77251-1546 Country:US Info Phone Num:713-820-9898 Emergency Phone Num:713-820-9898 CAGE:15481 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR Box:1546 City:HOUSTON State:TX ZIP:77038-2499 Country:US Phone:713-820-9898 CAGE:15481 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS *95-4* CAS:67-56-1 RTECS #:PC1400000 Other REC Limits:200 PPM OSHA PEL:200 PPM ACGIH TLV:200 PPM EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 5628 MG/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MUCOUS MEMBRANE & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT, FATAL. TOXIC EFFECTS UPON NERVOUS SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY THE OPTIC NERVE. INGESTION: TOXIC, CAN INTOXICATE, CAUSE BLINDNESS, FATAL DOSE AT 100-1 25 ML. EYES: IRRITANT, LESIONS. SKIN: IRRITANT, HARMFUL IF ABSORBED. ONCE ABSORBED, IT'S VERY SLOWLY ELIMINATED. (SUPP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, BLURRED VISION, BLINDNESS, COMA, DEATH, INTOXICATE, DEFATTING, DRYNESS, CRACKED SKIN. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS/EYE PROBLEMS/IMPAIRED LIVER/KIDNEY FUNCTION. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONS CIOUS PERSON. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:CC Flash Point:52F Lower Limits:6.7 Upper Limits:36 Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND/POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. (SUPP) Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 725F. ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE W/IN FLAMMABLE LIMITS. (SEE SUPP) ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & RECOVER. COLLECT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE & ATOMIZE IN SUITABLE RCRA APPROVED COMBUSTION CHAMBER/ABSORB W/VERMICULITE/DRY SAND/EA RTH FOR DISPOSAL. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM/CABINET. Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. STORAGE & USE AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING AREAS. SPARK-PROOF TOOLS & EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED IN THE STORAGE & HANDLING AREAS. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, S KIN/CLOTHING & BREATHING VAPORS. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINED HOOD SCBA. Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IS GENERALLY PREFERRED. Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES, IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON, COVERALLS. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES. Supplemental Safety and Health SPECIAL FIRE CONT'D: USE WATER SPRAY TO BLANKET FIRE, COOL CONTAINERS & FLUSH NON-IGNITED SPILLS/VAPORS AWAY FROM FIRE. HEALTH HAZARDS CONT'D: MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION & CAN OCCUR. KEEP CONTAINER C LOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. D. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F Vapor Pres:97 Vapor Density:1.1 Spec Gravity:0.8 Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC =1): 5.9 Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, PLASTIC, RUBBER, COATINGS, METALLIC ALUMINUM. Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATED: CARBON OXIDES & FORMALDEHYDE. MAY REACT W/METALLIC ALUMINUM & GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.