HONEYWELL, BURDICK & JACKSON -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-224-8353
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:06/01/2000
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HONEYWELL, BURDICK & JACKSON
Address:1953 SOUTH HARVEY STREET
City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442
Country:US
Info Phone Num:1-800-368-0050
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 707-4555
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:B&J 0230
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:UO546
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HONEYWELL, BURDICK & JACKSON
Address:1953 SOUTH HARVEY STREET
Box:City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442
Country:US
Phone:1-800-368-0050
CAGE:UO546
Company Name:TELECHEM INTERNATIONAL, INC
Address:524 E WEDDELL DRIVE SUITE 3
Box:City:SUNNYVALE
State:CA
ZIP:94089-2115
Country:US
Phone:916-941-3688
Contract Num:SP0450-01-M-ZF48
CAGE:1KH20

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:260 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL:328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 5,628 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITANT. REPEATED OR PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITANT. REDNESS, DRYNESS,
    AND ITCHING CAN RESULT FROM EXPOSURE. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAN CAUSE  DRO WSINESS, DISORIENTATION, COUGHING
    AND NAUSEA. INGESTION: IRRITATING TO THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT.
    CAN CAUSE DROWSINESS, DISORIENTATION, COUGHING, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COMA, BLINDNE SS AND DEATH. DELAYED EFFECTS:
    NONE DETERMINED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: IRRITANT. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE
    CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITANT. REDNESS, DRYNESS, AND ITCHING
    CAN RESULT FROM EXPOSURE. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. CAN CAUSE  DRO WSINESS, DISORIENTATION, COUGHING AND NAUSEA.
    INGESTION: IRRITATING TO THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT. CAN CAUSE
    DROWSINESS, DISORIENTATION, COUGHING, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, COMA, BLINDNE SS AND DEATH. DELAYED EFFECTS: NONE
    DETERMINED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

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

First Aid:SKIN: RINSE AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER UNTIL NO
    EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL REMAINS. EYES: RINSE EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE
    FROM EXPOSU RE AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING
    ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION ACCORDING TO YOUR LEVEL OF
    TRAINING AND OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY.
    INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE  EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A PHYSICIAN. ADVICE
    TO PHYSICIAN: DUE TO SLOW METABOLISM, THE DELAYED EFFECTS (LIKE
    BLINDNESS AND ACIDOSIS) MAY OCCUR  AFTER LATENT PERIOD OF 24 HOURS
    OR MORE

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=11.1C, 52.F
Autoignition Temp:=463.9C, 867.F
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. CONTAINERS IN FIRE CONDITIONS WILL
    PRESSURIZE AND MAY RUPTURE. DO NOT ALLOW RUN OFF FROM FIRE FIGHTING
    EFFORT TO ENTER SEWER OR W ATERWAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BURN WITH AN INVISIBLE FLAME.
    MIXTURES WITH HIGH WATER CONTENT ARE STILL FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ALWAYS WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. ISOLATE SPILL AREA. STOP
    LEAK IN A SAFE AND PRACTICAL MANNER. (IF LEAK CANNOT BE STOPPED
    EASILY AND SAFELY, ADVISE  TRAINED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL OF
    SITUATION.) USING INERT MATERIAL (SUCH AS GROUND CORNCOBS) DIKE
    SPILLED SOLVENT TO PREVENT IT FROM RUNNING INTO DRAINS/WATERWAYS.
    REPORT SPILL AS REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AN AREA DESIGNED FOR STORAGE
    OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106). PROTECT FROM
    TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND SUNLIGHT AND STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES AND  IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 9 CFR 1910.106. FLAMMABLE
    LIQUID AND VAPOR.
Other Precautions:(ALWAYS WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.) FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPORS . KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. KEEP AWAY FROM  HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME. ELECTRICALLY
    GROUND ALL HANDLING EQUIPMENT. TREAT EMPTY CONTAINER AS FULL.

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

Respiratory Protection:SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE PRIOR TO RESPIRATOR
    SELECTION AND USE. FOLLOW OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATION (29 CFR
    1910.134) AND IF NECESSARY, WEAR A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
    FOR EMERGENCY OR NON-ROUTIN E OPERATIONS (CLEANING SPILLS, REACTOR
    VESSELS OR STORAGE TANKS), WEAR A SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS TO
    MAINTAIN AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA PELS. LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:WEAR CHEMICALLY PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
    PER (29 CFR 1910.133).
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CHEMICALLY PROTECTIVE BOOTS AND APRONS
    TO PREVENT PROLONGED/ REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. MAKE EMERGENCY EYEWASH
    STATIONS AND WASHING FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AFTER USE. 
    SEPARATE CONTAMINATED WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET CLOTHES. LAUNDER
    BEFORE REUSE. REMOVE THIS MATERIAL FROM YOUR SHOES AND CLEAN SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES ARE NOT EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND SHOULD NOT BE WORN
    WHEN WORKING WITH THIS CHEMICAL. NEVER EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE IN WORK
    AREAS. WARNING! AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATORS DO NOT PROTECT WORKER S
    IN OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.

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

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=64.7C, 148.5F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=97.7C, 207.9F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:97 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate & Reference:~5 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:~100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; SLIGHT ALCOHOLIC ODOR.
    THRESHOLD 10 PPM (NSC) 2000 PPM
Percent Volatiles by Volume:~100
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH METALS (E.G. POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, ALUMINUM.)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME, OXIDIZERS, ALKALI AND
    ALKALINE EARTH METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN GENERATE
    TOXIC VAPORS OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC FUMES SUCH AS
    FORMALDEHYDE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ORAL-RAT LD50: 5628 MG/KG. ORAL-MOUSE LD50:
    7300 MG/KG. ORAL-MONKEY LD50: 7000 MG/KG. INHALATION-RAT LC50:
    64,000 PPM/4H. SKIN-RABBIT LD50: 15,800 MG/KG. REPEATED INHALATION
    EXPOSURE TO RATS CAUSED CN S AND BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS, AND CHANGES TO
    SPLEEN. REPEATED ORAL EXPOSURE TO RATS CAUSED LIVER TOXICITY, CNS
    EFFECTS AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:LC50 PIMEPHALES PROMELAS (FATHEAD MINNOWS 28-29 DAYS OLD)
    29.4 G/L/96 HR. WILL PRODUCE HIGH BOD.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH  ALL
    APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THE INFORMATION
    OFFERED HERE IS FOR THE PRODUCT AS SHIPPED. USE AND/OR ALTERATIONS
    TO THE PRODUCT SUCH AS M IXING WITH OTHER MATERIALS MAY
    SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE MATERIAL AND ALTER
    THE  RCRA CLASSIFICATION AND PROPER DISPOSAL METHOD.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:US DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: METHANOL OR METHYL
    ALCOHOL. US DOT HAZARD CLASS: 3, FLAMMABLE LIQUID. US DOT
    IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN1230. US DOT PACKING GROUP: I I. NA
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 131.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III/CERCLA: "REPORTABLE
    QUANTITIES" (RQS) AND/ OR "THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITIES" (TPQS)
    EXIST FOR THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: METHANOL: 5000 LBS. TPQ: NOT
    LISTED. SPILLS OR RELEASES RESULTI NG IN THE LOSS OF ANY INGREDIENT
    AT OR ABOVE ITS RQ REQUIRES IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIONAL
    RESPONSE CENTER, 800-424-8802 AND TO YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING
    COMMITTEE. SECTION 311 HAZARD CLA SS: ACUTE, CHRONIC, FIRE. SARA
    313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: METHANOL, 99.9 %.
Federal Regulatory Information:THE UNUSED PRODUCT IS A RCRA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE IF DISCARDED. RCRA ID NUMBER IS: U154, D001. TSCA INVENTORY
    STATUS: LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW:  NO INGREDIENTS
    LISTED IN THIS SECTION.

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