ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP -- METHANOL ABSOLUTE  -- 6810-01-027-4771
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL ABSOLUTE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-027-4771
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
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:SKIN:DEFATNG.EYES:IRRITNT.INHALE:HEAD,DIZYNES,WEAK,GI/
    VISUAL DISTURB.INGEST:INEBRATN,DROWS,BLINDNESS

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W WATER.EYES:FLUSH W WATER.INHALED:GIV CPR/OXYGEN
    IF NECESSARY.INGEST:IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING BY HAVING VICTIM
    DRINK SOAPY WATER.FOR ALL ROUTES KEEP PATIENT WARM/COVER EYES.SEEK
    MEDICAL  ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:54F,12C CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO COOL CONT.WEAR NIOSH APPRVD
    SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STATIC EXPLOSIONS REPORTED FOR AS LITTLE
    AS 30%.VAPOR IS EXPLOSV HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.REMOVE UNPROTECTED
    PERSONS.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE W/O RISK.SM SPILL:FLUSH AREA W LG AMT
    H*2O.LG SPILL:DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL AND DILUTE W LG AMTS
    H*2O.KEEP OUT OF SEWERS.RUN OFF MAY POLLUTE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.GROUND
    CONT FOR POURING/TRANSFER.STORE IN COOL WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.USE
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Other Precautions:REGULARLY INSPECT ALL ELECTRICAL,MECHANICAL,INCLUDING
    AUTOMOTIVE,EQUIPMENT NEAR METHANOL.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR HIGH CONCENTRATIONS,AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:DOWN-DRAFT TYPE LOCAL EXHAUST.50 PPM HOOD FACE VELOCITY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:STATIC FREE PROTECTV CLOTHING,BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR,MAY TRAVEL ALONG GROUND. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED
    GAS FOR FILLING,DISCHARGING. DEFATS SKIN. SUPPLIED B: HOCKING INT'L
    CHEM CORP (FSCM 60930)

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:6.3(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,MILD ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS,ACTIVE METALS,ISOCYANATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION REPORTED TO YIELD CO*2 &
    CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.NOTIFY
    AUTHORITIES.PACKAGE AND DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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