FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-990-0572
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-990-0572
MSDS Number: BGCCD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  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:POISON,HARMFUL.EYES:IRRITATION,FAILURE OF
    VISION.IMHAL:HEADACHE.VOMIT,NAUSEA.CNS DEPRESSION.GI-TRACT

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:50F/10C (
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,FOAM)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL CONTRS.WEAR SCBA IN FIRES
    AND COFINED AREA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED.USE REASONABLE
    CARE.FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.ABSORB ON
    VERMICULITE.SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,FLAMES,AND KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.DO NOT INGEST OR
    INHALE VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED APRIL 8, 1980

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F/64.5C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY GIVE CO & CO*2 ON BURNING.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THE COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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