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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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METHYL ALCOHOL FLUX SOLUTION |
| I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
| CHEMICAL NAME | Methanol |
| COMMON SYNONYMS | Methyl Alcohol; Wood Alcohol; Carbinol; Methylol; Wood Spirit |
| FORMULA | CH3OH |
| CAS No. | 67-56-1 |
| PRODUCT USE: | Rectifying Solution |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY | Alcohols |
| FORMULA WEIGHT | 32.04 |
| NIOSH/RTECS No. | PC1400000 |
| II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS |
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INGREDIENT NAME |
CAS NUMBER | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | CONCENTRATION |
| METHANOL | 67-56-1 | 200 ppm | 200 ppm | 90-100 % |
| BORIC ACID | 10043-35-3 | None Established | None Established | 0-10 % |
| BLUE COLORING | None Known | None Established | None Established | .05-.5 % |
| III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| PHYSICAL FORM | Liquid |
| COLOR & ODOR | Blue, Pungent Odor |
| BOILING POINT |
65oC (149oF) |
| MELTING POINT | -98oC (-144oF) |
| SOLUBILTY IN WATER |
100% |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 0.79 (H2O=1) |
| VAPOR DENSITY | 1.11 (air=1) |
| VAPOR PRESSURE | (mmHg): 96@20oC |
| EVAPORATION RATE | 4.6 (butyl acetate =1) |
| % VOLATILE | 100 % |
| IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA |
| FLASH POINT |
12oC (54oF) |
| TEST CUP METHOD | Closed Cup |
| FLAMMABLE | Yes |
| COMBUSTIBLE | Yes |
| UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT | 36.0 % |
| LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT | 6.0 % |
| AUTO-IGNITION TEMP |
463oC (867oF) |
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA | All Extinguising Media |
| SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES | Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in a positive pressure mode. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool. |
| UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS | Vapors may flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash back. Closed containers exposed to heat may explode. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Burns with a clear, almost invisible flame. |
| TOXIC GASSES PRODUCED | Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Formaldehyde |
| EXPLOSION DATA- SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT | None Identifed |
| EXPLOSION DATA- SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE | Yes |
| V. HUMAN HEALTH DATA |
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ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY |
Eyes, Skin, Inhalation and Ingestion |
| INHALATION | Inhalation is harmful and may be fatal. Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, narcosis, respiratory failure, low blood pressure, and central nervous system depression may occur. |
| INGESTION | Ingestion is harmful and may be fatal. Blindness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, gastrointestinal irritation, central nervous system depression and hearing loss may occur. |
| SKIN CONTACT | No hazards identified. |
| EYE CONTACT | May cause irritation and temporary corneal damage. |
| CHRONIC EXPOSURE | Chronic exposure may lead to kidney damage or liver damage. |
| AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS | Eye disorders, skin disorders, liver or kidney disorders |
| CARCINOGENICITY | Not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen. |
| VI. FIRST AID |
| INHALATION | Remove to fresh air. Call a physician. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Prompt action is essential. |
| INGESTION | If swallowed call a physician. If person is conscious, immediately drink large quantities of water. Induce vomiting. |
| SKIN CONTACT | In case of contact with skin, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes whle removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. |
| EYE CONTACT | Immediately flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Call a physician. |
| VII. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS |
| EYE/SKIN PROTECTION | Use Safety goggles and face shield, uniform, protective suit, rubber gloves are recommended. |
| PERSONAL RESPIRATORS | Respiratory protection required if airborn concentration exceeds TLV. There are no cartridges for methanol vapors. Handling operations should be conducted with a chemical fume hood. At concentrations above 200 ppm, a self-contained breathing apparatus is advised. |
| VENTILATION SYSTEM | Use general or local exhaust ventilation to meet TLV requirements. |
| VIII. REACTIVITY DATA |
| STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. |
| CONDITIONS TO AVOID | Heat, flame, other sources of ignition |
| HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION | Will not occur. |
| INCOMPATIBILITIES | Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, zinc, aluminum, magnesium |
| DECOMPOSITION BYPRODUCTS | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde |
| IX. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES |
| GENERAL SAFETY | Remove all sources of ignition; venitlate area. Provide protection from inhalation of dust or fumes. |
| SPILL OR LEAK RESPONSE | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Shut off ignition sources; no flares, smoking or flames in area. Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Take up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into container for later disposal. Flush area with water. |
| WASTE DISPOSAL | Check Federal, State, and local enviornmental regulations. |
| X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA |
| STORAGE TEMPERATURE | No data available. |
| SHELF LIFE | No limitation if tightly sealed. |
| SPECIAL SENSITIVITY | No data available. |
| HANDLING & STORAGE | Maintain safe housekeeping practices. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cood, dry, well-ventilated, flammable liquid storage area. |
| PRECAUTIONS | Bond and ground containers when transferring liquid |
| XI. SHIPPING INFORMATION |
| D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME | Methanol |
| HAZARD CLASS |
3 |
| U.N. NUMBER | UN1230, Reportable Quantity: 5000 Lbs. |
| PACKING GROUP | II |
| LABELS | 3 Flammable Liquid |
| XII. ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA |
| ORAL LD 50 | 5628 mg/k (RAT) |
| INTRAPERITONEAL LD 50 | 9540 mg/k (RAT) |
| SUBCUTANEOUS LD 50 | 9800 mg/kg (MOUSE) |
| SKIN LD 50 | 20 g/kg (RABBIT) |
| XIII. FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION |
| OSHA STATUS | Hazardous |
| TSCA STATUS | Listed on TSCA inventory |
| CERCLA RQ | 5000 Lbs |
| RCRA STATUS | Not hazardous waste in purchased form |
| SARA TITLE III | |
| S302 EHS RQ | None established |
| S302 EHS TPQ | None established |
| S313 TOXIC CHEMICALS | Yes, Methanol |
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S311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES |
Acute: Yes, Chronic: Yes, Flammability: Yes, Pressure: No, Reactivity: No |