| Flash Point |
52 |
| Flash Point Method |
TCC |
| Lower Explosion Limit |
6.0 |
| Upper Explosion Limit |
36.5 |
| Extinguishing Media |
WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE BUT MAY B E USED TO DILUTE SPILLS TO NONFLAMMABLE MIXTURES. [SMALL] DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM [LARGE] WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures |
MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN WITHOUT RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO CONTAINER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS DUE TO EXPLODING POTENTIAL WHEN TANKS ARE INVOLVED IN A FIRE. DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL, DO NOT SCATTER MATERIAL. POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA SHOULD BE USED WHEN THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INHALATION OF VAPORS AND OR FUMES. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTERS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS RECOMMENDED FOR FIRE SITUATIONS ONLY; IT IS NOT EFFECTIVE SPILL SITUATN |
| Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards |
METHANOL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE! THIS MATERIAL RELEASES VAPORS AT O R BELOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. WHEN MIXED WITH AIR THIS SUBSTANCE CAN BURN IN THE OPEN OR EXPLODE IN CONFINED SPACE CONDITIONS. METHANOL VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES ALONG TH GROUND BEFORE REACHING A POINT OF IGNITION AND FLASHING BACK. METHANOL-WATER MIXTURES CONTAINING AS LITTLE AS 21% METHANOL BY VOLUME (25% BY WEIGHT) ARE ALSO FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. METHANOL FIRES MAY NOT BE VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE |
| Route of Entry: Skin |
YES |
| Route of Entry: Ingestion |
YES |
| Route of Entry: Inhalation |
YES |
| Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic |
TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN, CNS, RESPIRATORY AND CNS DEPRESSION. SP;IRATION DAMAGE LUNGS. SKIN ABSORPTION CAN OCCUR. INGEST OF 1-4 OZS MAY CAUSE DEATH/BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: METHANOL IS SLOWLY ELIMINATED FROM BODY CAUSING TOXICITY |
| Carcinogenity: NTP |
NL |
| Carcinogenity: IARC |
NL |
| Carcinogenity: OSHA |
NR |
| Explanation of Carcinogenity |
NONE |
| Symptoms of Overexposure |
IRRITATION, TEARING, BURNING SENSATION, DRYING SKIN, DEFATTING, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DROWSINESS, HEADACHE, FATIGUE, CONVULSIONS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH, BLINDNESS, SWELLING OF EYES AND REDNESS |
| Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure |
INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING CNS DISEASE, SKIN DISORDERS, IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION, GI TRACT DISORDERS OR CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES SHOULD AVOID EXPOSURE |
| Emergency/First Aid Procedures |
[EYE] IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF TEPID WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MED ATTEN. [SKIN] IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EXPOSED AREA WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. SEEK MED ATTEN IF IRRITATION OR PAIN PERSISTS. [INHAL] MOVE TO FRESH AIR. KEEP WARM AND AT REST. MONITOR FOR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. IF DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING DEVELOPS OR IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION AND SEEK MED ATTEN. [INGEST] GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT. GET MED ATTEN IMMEDIATELY |
| Steps if Material Released/Spilled |
[SMALL] ABSORB WITH EARTH, SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND TRANSFER TO CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. [LARGE] DIKE FAR AHEAD OF LIQUID SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FOLLOW LOCAL EMERGENCY PROTOCOL FOR HANDLING. WATER SPRAY MAY REDUCE VAPOR; BUT MAY NOT PREVENT IGNITION IN CLOSED SPACES |
| Neutralizing Agent |
NR |
| Waste Disposal Method |
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS |
| Handling and Storage Precautions |
STORAGE FOR METHANOL SHOULD FOLLOW THE STANDARDS LISTED BELOW. OTHER STANDARDS OR REGULATIONS MAY APPLY WHICH ARE NOT LISTED. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; HAZARD CLASSIFICATION FOR METHANOL IS CLASS I, DIV 1 OR 2 GROUP D. NFPA NO 30 "FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE" |
| Other Precautions |
USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN WORKING WITH OR AROUND METHANOL |
| Respiratory Protection |
<200 PPM NO PROTECTION REQUIRED. 200 - 250 PPM PROTECTION REQUIRED IF THE DAILY TWA IS EXCEEDED, A FRESH AIR SUPPLIED SYSTEM MUST BE USED IF PROTECTION IS NEEDED. > 250 PPM A FRESH AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM MUST BE USED IF PROTECTION IS NEEDED.(IE POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA) |
| Ventilation |
ADEQUATE VENTILATION |
| Protective Gloves |
CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES |
| Eye Protection |
CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES FACE SHIELD |
| Other Protective Equipment |
RUBBER BOOTS, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING |
| Work Hygenic Practices |
NR |
| Supplemental Health/Safety Data |
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEWASH FOUNTAIN. PROPER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE KEPT IN AREA |