CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- METHANOL, SYNTHETIC (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA) -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL, SYNTHETIC (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-2014
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:260 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL:328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HUMAN POISON BY INGESTION. MILDLY
    TOXIC BY INHALATION. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RES PIRATORY TRACT. TARGET
    ORGANS: EYES, SKIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MUTATION AND REPRODUCTIVE DATA CITED.
    NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE EYES,
    SKIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, RAISING AND
    LOWERING EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. REMO VE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF
    WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IMME DIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL
    PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER.
    NEVER GIVE ANTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SEE
    SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.

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

Flash Point:=12.2C, 54.F
Autoignition Temp:=470.C, 878.F
Lower Limits:7.3
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN
    TRAVEL TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK,

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING.
    ABSORB MATERIAL WITH  SUITABLE ABSORBENT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN
    AREA SUITABLE FOR THE STORAGE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. BOND AND
    GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
Other Precautions:KEEP OXIDIZING MATERIALS AND STRONG ACIDS AWAY.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED, MECHANICAL (GENERAL) YES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE  WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
P/N: 87-4913, 87-4915, 87-4950, 87-4954, 17-4100, 84-0490. FIRST AID
    CONT:  INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED .
    KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F
Vapor Pres:100 MM HG @21.2C
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7915
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID, SLIGHT ALCOHOL
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT SPARKS, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM. 
    PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: INGESTION, INHALATION.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: U154, D001.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: METHANOL, 3, UN1230, II

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE, CHRONIC, FIRE.  METHANOL: SARA 313 CHEMICALS-
    NAME LIST: YES.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY. 
    CERCLA SEC. 103 RQ 5000 LBS FOR METHANOL.  METHANOL- RCRA SEC.
    261.33

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