HACH CO. -- METHYL ALCOHOL  -- 6810-00D000954
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000954
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-6402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:91224
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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:IRRITATING TO EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY
    TRACT;DIZZINESS,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,COMA,CARDIAC DEPRESSION,DEATH.

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

First Aid:EYE & SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN;ING:INDUCE VOMITING BY
    FINGERING THROAT,NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON;INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:53.6F/12C(CC)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:867F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT,FLAME OR
    OXIDIZERS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER.EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN A
    FUME HOOD & BURN THE PAPER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS &
    FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:HOOD
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 8-7-85.

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F/65C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ALCOHOLIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,FLAME

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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