MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY) -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-292-9676 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:10/08/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537 EXT 6501
Emergency Phone Num:800-582-2537 EXT 6501
CAGE:EO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:NONE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151
CAGE:EO303

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 96
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5628 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION IS HARMFUL & MAY BE
    FATAL, CNS DEPRESSION. CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION; MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS, CORNEAL DAMAGE. INGESTION IS HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL;
    MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION, GI TRACT	IRRITATION, HEARING LOSS.
    CHONIC: PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY AND/OR LIVER
    DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
    NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESSION.
    EYES-IRRITATION, CORNEAL DAMAGE. SKIN-IRRITATION, DERMATITIS.
    INGESTED-BLINDNESS, HEAD ACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GI
    TRACT IRRITATION, CNS DEPRESSION, HEARING LOSS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE DISORDERS, SKIN DISORDERS,
    LIVER OR KIDNEY DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP &
    WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RE SPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-CALL A PHYSICIAN. INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:53.6F,12.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:867F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. WATER MAY BE
    INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
    IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF
    EXPOSED TO HEAT. BURNS WITH CLEAR, INVISIBLE FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. ELIMINATE
    ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL & PLACE
    IN A CONTAINER FOR LATE R DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
    REQUIRED. USE IAW  29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
    LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM OR PROTETCIVE SUIT. DLA-HMIS: EYE
    WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE,
    FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA/RCRA HAZWASTE NUMBER U154
    MAY APPLY TO PRODUCT AS PURCHASED.

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