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                   O-M-232F,METHANOL(METHYL ALCOHOL)
National Stock Number                    6810002929676
CAGE Code                                18873
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              3258
HAZ Code                                 D


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        E.I.DUPONT DENEMOURS(MFR);CHEM COMMODITIES(DISTR)
Emergency Phone                          302-774-7500

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               PRE-HCS
Date of Technical Review                 18APR83
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDVSH


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-M-232
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F2-F3
Appearance/Odor                          COLORLESS LIQUID WITH FAINT ALCOHOLIC ODOR 
Boiling Point                            148.5F
Vapor Pressure                           96
Vapor Density                            1.11
Specific Gravity                         0.7913
Evaporation Rate                         <1.0, ETHER
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
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                      DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER SPRAY 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE SELF-CNTND BRTHNG APP;COOL EXPSD CNTNR W/WATER SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           CONTNR MAY EXLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE;SPILL/RUNOFF MAY CAUSE POLLUTION,FIRE,&/OR EXPLOSION 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            SOURCE OF IGNITION
Materials to Avoid                       OXIDIZING & CORROSIVE MATL 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO*2,CO
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       UNK


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Symptoms of Overexposure                 HARMFUL IF INHALED.MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED.REPEATED CONTACT IRRITATES SKIN,EYES
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE OXY/CPR IF NEEDED.GET MED ASST;SKIN:REMOVE CONTMNTD


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS.ELIM IGN SOURCES.STOP LEAK W/O RISK.PROVIDE VENT.ABSORB W/SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO SEALABLE METAL CONTNRS;LG SPILL:DIKE W/COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS & REMOVE TO SAFE PLACE PENDING DISPOSAL 
Waste Disposal Method                    KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE W/ALL FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTS;INCINERATE UNDER APPROVED CONTROLLED PROCEDURES IAW EXISTING REGULATIONS 
Other Precautions                        KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,AND OPEN FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.AVOID PROLONGED VAPOR 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          PER MFR 4/11/83,PRODUCT IS SOLD IN TANK CARS/DRUMS TO INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS FOR RESALE/REPACKAGING UNDER A GENERAL NAME "METHANOL";ITEM IS GRADE A OF SPEC O-M-232F 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          QT


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.6
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         790.9363


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ALCOHOL
CAS Number                               67561
NIOSH Number                             PC1400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  >99%
ACGIH TLV                                (S) 200 PPM