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Date Effective........... January 8, 2009
(most recent revision)
Chemical Name/Synonyms... Methanol
Emergencies
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Product or Trade Name.... SPI #02523-AA and 02523-AB Methyl alcohol
Synonyms................. Carbinol; Methyl Alcohol; Methyl hydroxide;
Monohydroxymethane; Pyroxylic spirit; Wood alcohol;
Wood naptha; Wood spirit; Monohydroxymethane;
Methyl hydrate.
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Material Information System USA | Health | 1 | National Fire Protection Association USA |  |
| Fire Hazard | 3 | |||
| Reactivity | 0 | |||
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Component Name CAS # Percent EINECS/ELINCS Methyl alcohol 67-56-1 >99.0 200-659-6
Emergency overview: Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 11°C (52°F). Poison! Cannot be made non-poisonous. Causes eye and skin irritation. May be absorbed through intact skin. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals. Danger! Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver, kidney and heart damage. Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver, eyes. Potential Health Effects Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. May cause painful sensitization to light. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 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. May cause cardiopulmonary system effects. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. Chronic exposure may cause reproductive disorders and teratogenic effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Skin: Immediately 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. Wash clothing before reuse. 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: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to- mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. Notes to Physician: Effects may be delayed. Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism.
General Information: Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. 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. Flammable Liquid: Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. 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. 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 water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Do NOT use straight streams of water. Flash Point: 11°C (52°F). Autoignition Temperature: 464°C ( 867.20°F) Explosion Limits, Lower: 6.0 vol % Upper: 36.00 vol %
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Use water spray to disperse the gas/vapor. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. It should be in a designated "Flammables-area". Keep containers tightly closed. Do not store in aluminum or lead containers.
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this
material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below
the permissible exposure limits. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Methanol 200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm 200 ppm TWA; 260 200 ppm TWA; 260
STEL; skin - potential for mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm mg/m3 TWA
cutaneous absorption IDLH
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Methanol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA; 250 ppm STEL; 325 mg/m3 STEL
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134
and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever
workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Physical State: Liquid Appearance: Clear, colorless Odor: Alcohol-like - weak odor pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: 128 mm Hg @ 20°C Vapor Density: 1.11 (Air=1) Evaporation Rate: 5.2 (Ether=1) Viscosity: 0.55 cP 20°C Boiling Point: 64.7°C @ 760.00mm Hg Freezing/Melting Point: -98°C Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: miscible Specific Gravity/Density: .7910g/cm3 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight: 32.04
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, ignition sources. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, isocyanates, aliphatic amines, caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide). Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
RTECS#: PC1400000
CAS# 67-56-1:
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 67-56-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
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
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: Effects on Newborn: Behaviorial, Oral, rat: TDLo=7500 mg/kg
(female 17-19 days after conception).
Effects on Embryo or Fetus:
Fetotoxicity, Inhalation, rat: TCLo=10000 ppm/7H (female 7-15 days after
conception).
Specific Developmental Abnormalities:
Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Urogenital, Inhalation, rat: TCLo=20000 ppm/7H
(7-14 days after conception).
Reproductive Effects:
Paternal Effects:
Spermatogenesis: Intraperitoneal, mouse TDLo=5 g/kg ( male 5 days pre-mating).
Fertility: Oral, rat: TDLo =35295 mg/kg (female 1-15 days after conception).
Paternal Effects: Testes, Epididymis, Sperm duct: Oral, rat: TDLo = 200
ppm/20H (male 78 weeks pre-mating).
Neurotoxicity: ACGIH cites neuropathy, vision and CNS under TLV basis.
Mutagenicity:
DNA inhibition: Human Lymphocyte = 300 mmol/L.
DNA damage: Oral, rat = 10 umol/kg.
Mutation in microorganisms: Mouse Lymphocyte = 7900mg/L.
Cytogenetic analysis: Oral, mouse = 1 gm/kg.
Other Studies: No data available.
Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: 29.4 g/L; 96 Hr; LC50 (unspecified) Goldfish: 250 ppm; 11 Hr; resulted in death Rainbow trout: 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr; LC50 (unspecified) Rainbow trout: LC50 = 13-68 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 12°C . Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 29400 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 25°C, pH 7.63 Rainbow trout: LC50 = 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr.; Unspecified ria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 51,000-320,000 mg/L; 30 minutes; Microtox test No data available. Environmental: Dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations. Aquatic toxicity rating: TLm 96>1000 ppm. May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. Methyl alcohol is expected to biodegrade in soil and water very rapidly. This product will show high soil mobility and will be degraded from the ambient atmosphere by the reaction with photochemically produced hyroxyl radicals with an estimated half-life of 17.8 days. Bioconcentration factor for fish (golden ide) < 10. Based on a log Kow of -0.77, the BCF value for methanol can be estimated to be 0.2. Physical: No information available. Other: No information available.
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154; (Ignitable waste).
US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO Canada TDG
Shipping Name: METHANOL METHANOL
Hazard Class: 3 3(6.1)
UN Number: UN1230 UN1230
Packing Group: II II
Additional Info: FLASHPOINT 11°C (52°F)
US Federal Regulations
TSCA
CAS# 67-56-1 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 Methanol (CAS# 67-56-1, 99 0%),which is subject to
the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part
373.
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.
States (USA):
CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists:
California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
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 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 39/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D1A, D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits Around the World:
CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Ski
n OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-BELGIU
M:TWA 200 ppm (262 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 10
0 mg/m3;STEL 500 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-
FINLAND:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 200
ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 1000 ppm (1300 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 ppm (2
60 mg/m3);Skin OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 mg/m3;STEL 100 mg/m3;Skin JAN9 OEL
-JAPAN:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 ppm (
260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-POLA
ND:TWA 100 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 ppm;STEL 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN
:TWA 200 ppm (250 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm (350 mg/m3);Skin OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 400 ppm;Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 ppm
(260 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TW
A 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JO
RDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM ch
eck ACGI TLV
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