MSDS Name: Methyl alcohol, reagent acs, 99.8% (gc)
Synonyms: Carbinol, methanol, methyl hydroxide, monohydroxymethane,
pyroxylic spirit, wood alcohol, wood naptha, wood spirit.
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| 67-56-1 | Methyl Alcohol | 99+% | 200-659-6 |
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases: 11 23/25
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: APHA: 10 max. Flash Point: 12 deg C.
Warning! Flammable liquid. May cause skin irritation. May
cause central nervous system depression. May be absorbed through
the skin. May cause kidney damage. May cause respiratory and digestive
tract irritation. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.
May cause fetal effects. Causes severe eye irritation and possible
injury. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness,
tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Vapors may
cause eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause irritation
of the digestive tract. May cause kidney damage. May cause systemic
toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression,
characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness,
coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause visual impairment
and possible permanent blindness. May cause effects similar to
those
described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic
inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of
acute
inhalation and ingestion.
General Information: Use proper personal protective
equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then
place into a chemical waste container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce
vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition
in closed spaces.
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated
area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Empty
containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and
can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact
with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do
not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open
flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources
of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool,
dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits:
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| Methyl Alcohol | 200 ppm; 262 mg/m3; 250 ppm STEL; 328 mg/m3 STEL; skin - potential for cutaneous absorption | 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA; 6000 ppm IDLH | 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA |
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in
29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134
or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard
EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
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| Viscosity: | 0.55 cP 20.00 |
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric
acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing,
e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid),
acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic
acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl
hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g. methyl
isocyanate), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium,
sodium), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides
and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide,
butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), epoxides (e.g.
butyl glycidyl ether), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine,
hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), reducing
agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide, chlorosilane, hydrogen
phosphide, lithium hydride), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic
anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Ecotoxicity:
Goldfish (fresh water), 250 ppm/11H, death. Aquatic toxicity rating:
TLm 96 >1000 ppm. LC50(48hr) trout 8000 mg/l LC50(24hr) brine
shrimp 10000 mg/l EC50(30min) Photobacterium phophoreum 51000-320000ppm,
microtox test (Kaiser, K.L.E. et al. Water Pollut. Res. J. Can.
1991, 26(3), 361-431) Bioaccummulation. Bioconcentration factor
for goldenide<10 (Freitag, D. et al. Chemosphere 1985, 14,
1589-1616).
Environmental Fate:
Nitrification inhibition. IC50ammonic oxidation by Nitrosomonas
160 mg/l (exposure not specified) (Hooper,A. J.Bacteriol.1973,
115, 480). Metabolised by the marine ammonia oxidising bacterium
Nitrococcus oceanus with the liberation of CO2 (Ward, B.B. Arch.
Microbiol. 1987, 147(2), 126-133). Degradation studies. Under
anaerobibc conditions traces of carbon monoxide were formed together
with methane by activated sludge inoculum (Hickey,R.F. et al.
Biotechnol.Lett.1987,9(1),63-66)
Physical/Chemical:
No information available.
Other:
None.
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and
local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration of Contaminants: None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: None listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154 (Ignitable waste).
MSDS Creation Date: 7/03/1995 Revision #4 Date: 4/14/1998
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