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 ALCOHOL
National Stock Number                    6810007534783
CAGE Code                                61305
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              185953
HAZ Code                                 D

SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        AAPER ALCOHOL & CHEMICAL CO
P.O. Box                                 339
Street                                   ISAAC SHELBY DRIVE
City                                     SHELBYVILLE,
State                                    KY
Zip Code                                 40066-0339
Emergency Phone                          1-800-854-6813
Information Phone                        502-633-0650

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01MAY99
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors

SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NR
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR AND COLORLESS
Boiling Point                            148-148 F
Melting Point                            -144 F
Vapor Pressure                           96
Vapor Density                            1.1
Specific Gravity                         0.79
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NR
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L

SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    6.7
Upper Explosion Limit                    36.0
Extinguishing Media                      USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR ALCOHOL FOAM. DO NOT USE A DIRECT WATER STREAM 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATE SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS AND STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF IGNITION. THIS PRODUCT MAY BURN WITH A FLAME WHICH IS INVISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT.MIXTURES WITH WATER AND AS LITTLE AS 21% METHANOL

SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HEAT,SPARKS,&OPEN FLAMES.STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,ALUMINUM,ZINC.METALS DISPLACING:HYDROGEN,CERTAIN PLASTICS,RUBBERS,ETC 
Materials to Avoid                       HEAT,SPARKS,&OPEN FLAMES.STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,ALUMINUM,ZINC.METALS DISPLACING:HYDROGEN,CERTAIN PLASTICS,RUBBERS,ETC 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MAY LIBERATE CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE,FORMALDEHYDE ANDUNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN BLACK SMOKE
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR

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       INHAL:INITIAL SYMPTOMS MAY ONLY BE MILD INTOXICATION BUT MAY BECOME MORE SEVERE AFTER 12-18 HOURS.TOXIC EFFECTS ARE EXERTED ON THE CNS,ESPECIALLY THE OPTIC NERVE.INGEST:SWALLOWING 100-250 CAN BE FATAL;SKIN:BRIEF CONTACT MAY DRY THE SKIN
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHAL:PROLONGED:HEADACHES,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS,VISUAL DISTURBANCES,GIDDINGES,INTOXICATION,SLEEPINESS,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,&DEATH;INGEST:SMALL QTY:BLINDNESS,DIZZINESS,HEADACHES,NAUSEA;EYE:VAPORS ARE IRRITATING.LIQUID&MISTS MAY BURN;SKIN:IRRITATION AND DERM
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           SWALLOWING: INDUCE VOMITING, INHALE: MOVE TO FRESH AIR, EYES: FLUSH WITH COOL WATER, SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION

SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       EXTINGUISH ALL IGNITION SOURCES. ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS GROUNDED. SMALL SPILLS, MOP OR WIPE UP. LARGE SPILLS: ABSORB WITH NON COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL,
Waste Disposal Method                    DIPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         AVOID UNCONTROLLED RELEASES OF THIS MATERIAL. A EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE NEARBY AND READY TO USE 
Other Precautions                        KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAIN, SURFACE WATERS, AND SOIL. COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE GOV'T REG 

SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE, OR A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR IF USE CONDITIONS GENERATE VAPORS OR MISTS
Ventilation                              LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING EMISSIONS AT THE POINT OF USE BELOW THE PEL
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER
Eye Protection                           CHEM GOGGLES,UNLESS FULL FACE IS USED
Other Protective Equipment               LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES, RUBBER GLOVES AND RUBBER APRON 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          1ST AID:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,IMMED'Y INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVEIN 2 GLASSES OF WATER&STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.GET A DOC;INHAL:REMOVETO FRESH AIR.RESTORE BREATHING.GET IMMEDIATE MED ATTN;EYES;IMME D'Y FLUSH EYES WITH LOTS OF RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES 
Disposal Code                            O

SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       16
Unit of Measure                          OZF

SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.59
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         789.7379

SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHANOL (>99%)
CAS Number                               67561
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  99
ACGIH TLV                                100PPM/250 PPM