SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 65550 METHANOL ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 07/31/1994 MSDS Num: BWXJW LIIN: 00F039641 Product ID: 65550 METHANOL MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 60928 Name: ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address: 1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box: 355 City: MILWAUKEE WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Cage: 63181 Name: FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP Address: 1001 WEST ST PAUL City: MILWAUKEE WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 67-56-1 RTECS #: PC1400000 Name: METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS *95-1* Other REC Limits: 200 PPM OSHA PEL: 260 MG/CUM ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/CUM (SKIN) EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50 (RAT): 5628 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: FLAMMABLE. TOXIC. POISON. MAY BE FATAL/CAUSE BLINDNESS IS SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. CAN'T BE MADE POISONOUS. IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. HARM FUL IF INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EYES/LIVER/HEART/KIDNEYS. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION. First Aid: EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR SCBA/RUBBER BOOTS/HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY-LIME, SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS/TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENTI LATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Waste Disposal Methods: BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAMES. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions: DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. DON'T USE IF SKIN IS CUT/SCRATCHED. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Flash Point Text: 52F Lower Limits: 6 Upper Limits: 36 Extinguishing Media: CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COMBUSTIBLE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 725F. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices: DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= B.P. Text: 148.46F M.P/F.P Text: -144.4F Vapor Pres: 97.68 Vapor Density: 1.1 Spec Gravity: 0.791 Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS LIQUID ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES OF CO, CO2. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: 65550 METHANOL Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: FLAMMABLE. TOXIC. POISON. MAY BE FATAL/CAUSE BLINDNESS IS SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. CAN'T BE MADE POISONOUS. IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. HARM FUL IF INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO EYES/LIVER/HEART/KIDNEYS. IRRITATION. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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