MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- METHYL ALCOHOL  -- 6810-00-292-9676
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:05/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=5628MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE. CHRONIC:MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION AND ENLARGEMENT
    OF THE LIVER HAS BEEN REPORTED.REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY
    CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITANT,EYE
    LESION;SKIN:DEFATTING,DRYNESS,CRACKING;SKIN ABSORPTION:SYMPTOMS
    SIMILAR TO INHALATION;INHALATION:IRRITANT,TOXIC TO NERVOUS SYSTEM &
    OPTIC NERVE,HEADACHE,DROWINESS,NAUSEA,VOMIT,BLURRE D
    VISION,BLINDNESS,COMA,DEATH,INGESTION:SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO
    INHALATION,CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS.FATAL DOSE=100-125ML
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATE;SKIN*REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH PLENTY SOAP &
    WATER IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF  NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR;INGESTION:GIVE 2 GLASSES
    OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT IMMEDIATELY.SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.NOTHING
    BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52F(11C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE & FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND TO
    DISPERSE UNIGNITED VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR.CAN TRAVE ALONG
    GROUND A LONG DISTIANCE AND FLASHBACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE.WEAR
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.ABSIRB IN INERT
    MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED.INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD
    BE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUID.SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE & USE AREAS SHOULD BE
    NON-SMOKING.SPARKS-PROOF TOOLS & EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT SHOULD
    BE USED IN THE STORAGE & HANDLING AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY DEVICE
    APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN BELOW TVL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES (DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,APRON OR COVERALLS. EYEWASH
    STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REMOVE & LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F(64.5C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F(-98C)
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.9 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF
    PLASTIC,RUBBER,COATING. MAY REACT WITH METALLIC AL TO FORM HAZ GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2FORMALDHYDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN A RCA APPROVED
    FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL ENVIRINMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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