SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- METHANOL, 65544  -- 6810-00N069755
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL, 65544
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069755
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
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 (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):5628 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
    HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS
    IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CA N CAUSE:DAMAGE TO THE EYES,
    LIVER HEARTAND KIDNEYS, GI DISTURBS. MAY CAUSE CONVLS. TARGET
    ORGAN(S): (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:EYES, KIDNEYS. ADDNL
    INFO:WARNING:CNTNS METHANOL. MAY BE FATAL/CAUSE BLINDESS IF
    SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. TARGET ORGAN DATA:SENSE
    ORGANS & SPECIAL SENSES:OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATH Y, VISUAL FIELD
    CHANGES. BEHAVIORAL:HDCH. LUNGS, THORAX/RESP:DYSPNAE, OTHER
    CHANGES. GI:NAUS OR (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN.
    ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM
    CLTHG & SH OES. DISCARD CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG.
    INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL
    MD.

=====================  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:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & 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 IGNIT SOURCES.
    WEAR NOISH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS & HVY RUB GLOVES. COVER
    W/DRY-LIME, SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING NON-SPKING
    TOOLS & TRANSPORT OUTDOORS . VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    DO NOT USE IF SKIN IS CUT OR SCRATCHED.
Other Precautions:POISON. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER  AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:97.68 @ 20C, 410 @ 50C. EFTS OF OVEREXP:VOMIT. SPECIFIC
    DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMS:CNS, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYS. ONLY SELECTED
    REGISTRY OF TOX EFTS OF CHEM SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED
    HERE. SEE ACT UAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFO. SPILL PROC:PICK
    UP IS COMPLETE.

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

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

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

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