FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO -- METHYL ALCOHOL SO-W-2  -- 6810-00-476-3445
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL SO-W-2
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-476-3445
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:8955 GUILFORD RD BLDG 260
City:COLUMBIA
State:MD
ZIP:21046-1409
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:412-490-8353
CAGE:89337
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:8955 GUILFORD RD BLDG 260
Box:City:COLUMBIA
State:MD
ZIP:21046-1409
Country:US
CAGE:89337

=============  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:DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS,EUPHORIA,MUSCULAR
    INCOORDINATION,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING,CRAMPS

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

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES W/WATER.WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS OF BODY WITH
    SOAP & WATER.COMBAT SHOCK:OXYGEN STIMULANTS IF
    INDICATED.ACIDOSIS:DETERMINE CO*2-COMBINING POWER OR ACIDITY OF
    URINE AT HOURLY INTERVALS;STOM ACH WASH,IF SWALLOWED,W/4% SOLN OF
    SODIUM BICARBON

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

Flash Point:50F,10C CC
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,OR CO*2,WATER SPRAY INEFFECTIVE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
    CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE IGNITED BY
    HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF
    FIRE.FLAMM.VAPORS MAY SPREAD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
    SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
    FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL
    ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS;LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
    ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
    CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W. CHEMICAL.
    REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE. WEAR
    FACE SHIELD, CHEM CART RESPIR, RUBBER GLOVES,APRON,BOOTS IF EXPOSED
    TO CHEM.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR,APRONS & BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO PRODUCT NO SO-W-2.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148.1F,64C
Spec Gravity:0.7924
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,SLIGHT ALCOHOLIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS,SOURCES OF IGNITION
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPECT CO FROM INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.MFG SUGGESTS
    INCINERATION UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS.

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