**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: 20% Methanol
Catalog Numbers:
NC9483262
Synonyms:
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name
| % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 67-56-1 |Methyl alcohol
| 20.0 | 200-659-6 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water
| 80.0 | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols:
T F
Risk Phrases:
11 23/25
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Not available. Flash Point: 109 deg F.
Danger! Flammable liquid. May cause skin irritation. This substance
has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals. May
cause central nervous system depression. May be absorbed through
the
skin. May cause kidney damage. Poison! May cause respiratory and
digestive tract irritation. Cannot be made non-poisonous. May be
fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Causes eye
irritation.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate
eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation.
May cause painful
sensitization to light.
Skin:
May cause skin
irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in
harmful amounts.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation
of the digestive tract. May cause kidney
damage. May cause
systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central
nervous system
depression, characterized by excitement, followed by
headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may
cause collapse,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to
respiratory failure.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory
tract irritation. May cause visual impairment
and possible permanent
blindness. May cause effects similar to those
described for
ingestion. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and
central nervous
system depression.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated
skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic
inhalation and
ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation and
ingestion.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops
or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious
and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Syrup of
Ipecac.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure
to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Effects may be
delayed. Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire,
wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash
back. During a
fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be
generated by thermal
decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to
keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Flammable Liquid. Vapors may be
heavier than air.
They can spread along the ground and collect in
low or confined
areas. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame.
Vapors may form
an explosive mixture with air. Containers may
explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires,
use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant
foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers. Water
may be ineffective. For large fires, use dry
chemical, carbon
dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
Cool containers
with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective
equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Remove all sources
of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent,
non-combustible
material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. A vapor
suppressing foam
may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce
vapor but may
not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly
after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse.
Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and bond
containers when
transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing.
Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or
vapor), and can
be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
contact with heat,
sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not
pressurize, cut,
weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty
containers to
heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from
sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated
area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general
or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations
below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Methyl alcohol |200 ppm; 250 ppm
|200 ppm TWA; 260 |200 ppm TWA; 260 |
|
| STEL; skin - | mg/m3 TWA 6000
|mg/m3 TWA |
|
|potential for | ppm IDLH
|
|
|
|cutaneous |
|
|
|
|absorption |
|
|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Water
|none listed |none listed
|none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Methyl alcohol:
200 ppm
TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Water:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Liquid
Appearance:
Not available.
Odor:
Not available.
pH:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
Not available.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point:
109 deg F ( 42.78 deg C)
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal
temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures,
incompatible materials, ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral,
non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric
acid, muriatic
acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing,
e.g. chromic acid,
hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid),
acids (organic,
e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid,
methanoic acid,
oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g.
dimethyl hydrazine,
hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g.
methyl isocyanate),
metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium,
potassium, sodium),
nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium
nitride), peroxides
and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl
peroxide, benzoyl
peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone
peroxide), epoxides
(e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), oxidizing agents
(strong, e.g.
bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide,
potassium nitrate),
reducing agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide,
chlorosilane,
hydrogen phosphide, lithium hydride), water reactive
substances (e.g.
acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium
carbide, ethyl
dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 67-56-1:
PC1400000
CAS# 7732-18-5:
ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1:
Inhalation, rat: LC50 =64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50
= 7300 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
5628 mg/kg; Skin,
rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Methyl alcohol -
Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Water -
Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
Experimental reproductive
effects have been reported for methanol.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
Mutation data
reported for methanol.
Other Studies:
None.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Goldfish (fresh
water), 250 ppm/11H, death. Aquatic toxicity rating:
TLm 96 >1000 ppm.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical
is classif
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed
in 40 CFR Part
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous
waste regu
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154;
(Ignitable waste).
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information
available
Canadian TDG
No information
available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 67-56-1 is
listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5
is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals
are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals
in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals
are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 67-56-1:
final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals
in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 67-56-1:
acute, flammable.
Section 313
This material
contains Methyl alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1, 20 0%),which is
subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR
Part 372.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 67-56-1 is
listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material
does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material
does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under
the CWA.
None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under
the CWA.
None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals
in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
Methyl alcohol can be found on the following
state right to know
lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
Water is not present on state lists from CA,
PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 2 Keep out of reach of children.
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 67-56-1:
1
CAS# 7732-18-5:
No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1:
OES-United Kingdom, TWA 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 67-56-1:
OES-United Kingdom, STEL 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL
CAS# 67-56-1:
OES-United Kingdom, STEL 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
CAS# 67-56-1 is
listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5
is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 67-56-1 is
not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5
is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1:
OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 2/05/1998 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is believed to be accurate
and represents the best
information currently available to us. However,
we make no warranty of
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profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company
has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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