AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS, INC. -- METHANOL  -- 6810-00-224-8353
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRT,OPTIC NERV
    DAMAGE,BLIND.SKN:IRRT,DRY,DEFAT.INHL,INGEST:HEAD,NAUS,DEPRESS,SHOCK
    ,COMA,EYE DAM

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE WATER.SKN:WATER WASH.INHL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR,ART RESP.INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT OR GAS LAVAGE. CALL PHYS
    IMMED ALL CASES. CONTROL SHOCK. SUGGESTED 1-2% SOD BICARBONATE FOR
    LAVAGE &  ACIDSOSIS CONTROL

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:53.6F/12C CC
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEM, CO*2, WATER FOG (NO LIQ
    WATER)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA AND FULL BODY PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND EXPLOSIVE. AVOID
    VAPOR FLASHBACK SITUATIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. CONFINE SPREAD OF SPILL. REMOVE
    ALL IGNITION SOURCES. REMOVE VAPORS W/WATER FOG.WEAR SCBA & FULL
    BODY PROTECT. COVER SPILL W/ALCO FOAM, PUMP INTO CLOSED CONTAINERS.
    WATER DILUTION DOES  NOT REMOVE TOXIC/FIRE HAZARD

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE,POISONOUS LIQUID.REMOVE ALL
    IGN SOURCES.KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN XFER LIQ.
    PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING MISTS. AVOID INHL,INGEST, SKN & EYE
    CONTACT

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA <=2000PPM. USE PAPRFOR HIGHER
    CONC.W/FULL FACE SHIELD.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:USE FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:BUTYL RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENTRY PER UNDATED NON-OSHA MSDS RECD 10DEC85.EMER.PH: 800-523-9374(EX
    PA).800-322-9092 (PA ONLY). 215-481-4911 (OUTSIDE USA).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F/65C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:12 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, PERCHLORIC ACID, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. SPONTANEOUS IGN
    OCCURS AT 385C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE, CO, FORMIC ACID.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY IAW ALL LAWS &
    REGS. ZEPA HAZ WASTE ID# IS U154.

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