FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-663-9417 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-663-9417
MSDS Number: BFKGN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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:EYE IRRIT,HEADACH,DROWSY,NAUSEA,VOMIT,FAILURE
    OF VISION.CNS DEPRESSION.GI TRACT DISTURBANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:50F /10C  (CC)
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS,CO*2,ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.USE NIOSH
    APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE TOXIC.AIR-VAPORS MIXTURE MAY
    BE EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.ABSORB ON SAND,EARTH OR VERMICULITE.SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN
    A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AND DRY PLACE.USE
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.FIRE PROOF AND SEPARATED FROM OXIDANTS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT INHAL
    VAPORS.DO NOT DRINK,IT IS POISON.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPR SCBA/AIR SUPP RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED APRIL 8,1980

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:64.5C/148F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (BUT.ACETAT=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO OR FORMALDEHYDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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