MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- METHYL ALCOHOL -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL
CAS:67-56-1
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: same
    as effects reported in short term ingestion, irritation, ringing in
    the ears, digestive disorders, symptoms of drunkenness, visual
    disturbances, nerve damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects
    reported in short term ingestion, headache SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM
    EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term ingestion,
    irritation, symptoms of drunkenness, nerve damage LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, eye damage LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
    difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness,
    symptoms of drunkenness, disorientation, hearing loss, blindness,
    bluish skin color, lung congestion, nerve damage, convulsions, coma
    LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a large amount
    is swallowed, get medical attention. ANTIDOTE: ethanol, oral;
    calcium gluconate/glucose, intravenous. 4-methylpyrazole, oral,
    intravenous.

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

Flash Point:52 F (11 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:725 F (385 C)
Lower Limits:6.0%
Upper Limits:36.0%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood
    with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Dike for later disposal. Do not scatter spilled
    material with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers with
    water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the
    ends of tanks. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
    than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
    and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
    regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Keep separated from
    incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 2000 ppm Any
    supplied-air respirator. 5000 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. 6000
    ppm Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Any
    self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any
    supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
    appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. For
    Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
    Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
    pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with
    a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus
    with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
    explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
    with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 METHYL ALCOHOL: METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL): 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OSHA
    TWA 250 ppm (328 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30,
    1993) 200 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 250 ppm ACGIH STEL (skin) 200 ppm
    (260 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin) 250 ppm (325
    mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL (skin)

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

Boiling Pt:149 F (65 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-137 F (-94 C)
Vapor Pres:97.25 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7914
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
    COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Minimize contact with material. Avoid
    inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Keep out of water
    supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:METHYL ALCOHOL: IRRITATION DATA: 20 mg/24
    hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 40 mg eyes-rabbit moderate; 100 mg/24
    hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate TOXICITY DATA: 64000 ppm/4 hour(s)
    inhalation-rat LC50; 15800 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 5628 mg/kg
    oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY
    LEVEL: Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption, ingestion Relatively
    Non-toxic: inhalation TARGET ORGANS: nervous system MEDICAL
    CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: eye disorders, kidney disorders,
    skin disorders and allergies MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cause
    blindness.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 74.3 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 383 ug/L
    48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea (Daphnia magna) ALGAL
    TOXICITY: 200-480 ug/L 8 hour(s) (Population)
    Algae,phytoplankton,algal mat (Algae) PHYTOTOXICITY: 0.1 ug/L 21
    week(s) (Biochemical) Eelgrass (Zostera marina) OTHER TOXICITY: 3.2
    ug/L 3-21 day(s) (Chlorophyl) Aquatic community (Aquatic community)
     FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 1200 ug/L 48 hour(s) BCF
    (Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 2.7 ug/L  ENVIRONMENTAL
    SUMMARY: Highly toxic to aquatic life.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
    262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U154. Dispose in accordance with
    all applicable regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Methanol ID NUMBER: UN1230 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
    GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid; Poison

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: No  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL): 5000LBSRQ
    OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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