SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- METHYL ALCOHOL, 99.8+%, ACS REAGENT, 179337  -- 6810-00N083135
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL, 99.8+%, ACS REAGENT, 179337
MSDS Date:05/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N083135
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL; (METHYL ALCOHOL, 99.8+%) (SARA 313) (CERCLA). 
    LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 5628 MG/KG.
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
OSHA PEL:200 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM; 250 STEL, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE
    AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT . EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISTURBANCES. MAY CAUSE CONVULSIONS. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, (EFTS OF
    OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: KIDNEYS, LIVER, HEART. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA: SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATHY,
    VISUAL FIELD CHANGES). BEHAVIORAL (HEADACHE). LUNGS, THORAX OR
    RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE, OTHER  CHANGES). GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR
    VOMITING) SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (CNS,
    MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH EYES W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS
    W/FINGERS. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH SKIN W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 M IN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. INHAL: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH
    W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. DISCARD CONTAMD
    CLTHG & SHOES.

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

Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT.
    WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
    W/DRY-LIME, SAND OR SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANS PORT OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:TOXIC. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
    CLOTHING. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOSURE. DO NOT USE IF SKIN IS CUT OR
    SCRATCHED. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES
    OF IGNITION - NO  SMOKING. TAKE PRECAUTIONARY (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP: 97.68 @ 20C; 410 @ 50C. SPILL PROC: AFTER MATL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
    OTHER PRECS: MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES. HYGROSCOPIC.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>148F,>65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.791
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING
    AGENTS, ALKALI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGUL ATIONS.

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