SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 17-5 METHANOL ABSOLUTE ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 09/24/1996 MSDS Num: CDBLC LIIN: 00F052349 Product ID: 17-5 METHANOL ABSOLUTE MFN: 02 Kit Part: Y 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: 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 *96-4* Other REC Limits: 200 PPM OSHA PEL: 200 PPM ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM 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: HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED /IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT EYES, KIDNEYS, LIVER & HEART . Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION, GI DISTURBANCES, CONVULSIONS First Aid: EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE, SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY-LIME/SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANPORT OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE Waste Disposal Methods: BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS . RCRA WASTE NUMBER U154. UN1230. Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME. HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Other Precautions: NO SMOKING. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, 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 TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. 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 Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES 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: LIQUID ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES, MOISTURE Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2 Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: 17-5 METHANOL ABSOLUTE 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: 10/12/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED /IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT EYES, KIDNEYS, LIVER & HEART . ======================================================= 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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