E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC -- METHYL ALCOHOL, WOOD ALCOHOL  -- 6810-00-597-3608
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL, WOOD ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:09/28/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-3608
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:111 WOODCREST RD
City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034-0395
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-631-0445
Emergency Phone Num:609-354-9200/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:63612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV 200 PPM (CEILING LIMIT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC BY INGESTION. CAN BE TOXIC BY
    SKIN ABSORPTION. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY OPTIC
    NERVE. MARKED IMPAIRMENT OF VISION AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE LIVER HAS
    BEEN REPORTED WITH CHRONIC EXP OSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED AS A CANCER
    CAUSING AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, MUSCLE WEAKNESS,
    NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE. INGESTION CAN PRODUCE BLINDNESS (100
    ML CAN BE FATAL). PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CONDITIONS, EYE PROBLEMS, OR
    IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
    SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR; GIVE ARTI FICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    INGESTION-GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF MEDICAL ATTENTION IS
    NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
    IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER
    MISTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE UPON
    HEATING. VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH
    BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE SPILL; TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT;
    CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
    AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES & OXIDIZERS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS
    OR SOLUTION MIST.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
    ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IN
    THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN ADEQUATE
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, VITON OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD
    BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:97 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.791
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.91 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC ALCOHOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.9+

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT; CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DOES NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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