MSDS Name: Methyl alcohol, reagent acs, 99.8% (gc)
Synonyms: Carbinol, methanol, methyl hydroxide, monohydroxymethane,
pyroxylic spirit, wood alcohol, wood naptha, wood spirit.
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
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EINECS# |
| 67-56-1 | Methyl Alcohol | 99+% | 200-659-6 |
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases: 11 23/25
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: APHA: 10 max. Flash Point: 12 deg C.
Warning! Flammable
liquid. May cause skin irritation. May cause central nervous system
depression. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause kidney damage. May cause
respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May be fatal or cause blindness if
swallowed. May cause fetal effects. Causes severe eye irritation and possible
injury. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, eyes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation,
redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Vapors may cause
eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause
irritation of the digestive tract. May cause kidney damage. May cause
systemic
toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression,
characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and
nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible
death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause
visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause effects similar to
those
described for ingestion.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of
acute
inhalation and ingestion.
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as
indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or
earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Remove all sources of
ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce
vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed
spaces.
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well
ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Empty
containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous.
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld,
braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open
flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from
sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure
limits.
Exposure Limits:
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| Methyl Alcohol | 200 ppm; 262 mg/m3; 250 ppm STEL; 328 mg/m3 STEL; skin - potential for cutaneous absorption | 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA; 6000 ppm IDLH | 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA |
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety
goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR
1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate
protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found
in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European
Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
| Appearance: | Colorless liquid |
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| Viscosity: | 0.55 cP 20.00 |
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and
pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials,
ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral,
non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid,
phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous
acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic
acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines
(e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g. methyl
isocyanate), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium),
nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides and hydroperoxides
(organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl
ketone peroxide), epoxides (e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), oxidizing agents
(strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate),
reducing agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide, chlorosilane, hydrogen
phosphide, lithium hydride), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride,
alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Ecotoxicity:
Goldfish (fresh water), 250 ppm/11H, death. Aquatic
toxicity rating: TLm 96 >1000 ppm. LC50(48hr) trout 8000 mg/l LC50(24hr)
brine shrimp 10000 mg/l EC50(30min) Photobacterium phophoreum 51000-320000ppm,
microtox test (Kaiser, K.L.E. et al. Water Pollut. Res. J. Can. 1991, 26(3),
361-431) Bioaccummulation. Bioconcentration factor for goldenide<10 (Freitag,
D. et al. Chemosphere 1985, 14, 1589-1616).
Environmental
Fate:
Nitrification inhibition. IC50ammonic oxidation by Nitrosomonas 160
mg/l (exposure not specified) (Hooper,A. J.Bacteriol.1973, 115, 480).
Metabolised by the marine ammonia oxidising bacterium Nitrococcus oceanus with
the liberation of CO2 (Ward, B.B. Arch. Microbiol. 1987, 147(2), 126-133).
Degradation studies. Under anaerobibc conditions traces of carbon monoxide were
formed together with methane by activated sludge inoculum (Hickey,R.F. et al.
Biotechnol.Lett.1987,9(1),63-66)
Physical/Chemical:
No information
available.
Other:
None.
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local
regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration of Contaminants: None
listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: None listed.
RCRA
F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS#
67-56-1: waste number U154 (Ignitable waste).
MSDS Creation Date: 7/03/1995 Revision #4 Date: 4/14/1998
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