Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   METHANOL
National Stock Number                    6810002756010
CAGE Code                                61305
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              9119
HAZ Code                                 D


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        AAPER ALCOHOL & CHEMICAL CO
P.O. Box                                 339
Street                                   11 ISAAC SHELBY DRIVE
City                                     SHELBYVILLE
State                                    KY
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 40065-8814
Emergency Phone                          800-854-6813 (24 HOURS)
Information Phone                        502-633-0650

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       N/K
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01JAN87
Date of Technical Review                 14NOV89
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/R
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDSGY


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-M-232
Specification Type/Grade/Class           GRADE A
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3-F2
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR & COLORLESS
Boiling Point                            148F/64.4C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           100
Vapor Density                            1.1
Specific Gravity                         0.79
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              54
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    6.7
Upper Explosion Limit                    36.0
Extinguishing Media                      WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2 OR FOAM:DO NOT USE A DIRECT WATER STREAM 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION;THE PRODUCT MAY BURN WITH A FLAME.USE REASONABLE CARE 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENNTS,ALUMINUM,ZINC,METAL,PLASTIC,RUBBER,ACIDS & ALKALIES 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO,CO*2,FORMALDEHYDE AND UNIDENTIFIED,ORGANIC COMPOUND,BLACK SMOKE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       UNIDENTIFIED
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50=5628 MG/KG (RAT)


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE:CNS & OPTIC NERVE EFFECTS;HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS;SWALLOWING 100-250ML CAN BE FATAL;VISUAL DISTURBANCES;IRRITATION OF EYES & SKIN.CHRONIC:DERMATITIS,SYSTEMIC EFFECTS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/R
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION:HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING DIZZINESS,VISUAL DISTURBANCES,GIDDINESS.SLEEPINESS. INGESTION:100-250ML CAN BE FATAL,CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS,DIZZINESS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA. EYES:IRRITATION,BURNS. SKIN:IRRITATION;DRYING OR DEFAT
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE WORSEN 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER AND CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS;INDUCE VOMITING,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID;USE SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS AND FLAMES.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA IF ABOVE TLV/PEL
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL BELOW THE LIMITS 
Protective Gloves                        CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Eye Protection                           RUBBER,NEOPRENE
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,APRON IMPERVIOUS
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST OR TAKE INTERNALLY 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           POISONOUS; MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.5922
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         790


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS Number                               67561
NIOSH Number                             PC1400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  >99
OSHA PEL                                 S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV                                S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
Recommended Limit                        N/R