ALBERTA GAS CHEMICALS LTD. -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-275-6010 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:11/05/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-6010
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALBERTA GAS CHEMICALS LTD.
Box:1100
City:MEDICINE HAT ALBERTA CANADA T1A 7H1
Info Phone Num:403-527-8141
Emergency Phone Num:403-527-8141(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
CAGE:2R200
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALBERTA GAS CHEMICALS LTD.
Box:City:MEDICINE HAT ALBERTA CANADA T1A 7H1
Phone:403-527-8141
CAGE:2R200

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.85%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 94
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 13000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION; HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE CNS
    EFFECTS. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE
    BLINDNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA; 1-4 OUNCES MAY CAUS E DEATH. CHRONIC:
    PROLONGED OR REPEATEDEXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHANOL IS NOT LISTED NY NTP OR IARC AS
    A CARNINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: SNEEZING, SORE THROAT, WHEEZING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA. SKIN: REDNESS, DRYNESS,
    CRACKING. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BURNING/STINGING SENSATION.
    INGESTED: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARR HEA, BLINDNESS, DIZZINESS,
    HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INHALATION MAY WORSEN THE EFFECTS
    OF EMPHYSEMA AND BRONCHITIS.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.IF
    IRRITATION OCCURS,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.RESTORE  BREATHING AS REQUIRED.GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER OR MILK TO DRINK &
    INDUCE VOMITING. TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, AFFF, ALCOHOL
    RESISTANT TYPE FOAM WITH 6% PROPORTIONING EQUIPMENT OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS OR STRUCTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METHANOL BURNS WITH A CLEAN, CLEAR FLAME,
    BEING ALMOST INVISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT. REACTS WITH OXIDIZERS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP SPILL
    AT SOURCE. CONTAIN SPILL. RECOVER METHANOL OR DILUTE WITH WATER &
    SALVAGE WITH ABSORBANT MATERIAL.PREVENT METHANOL FROM ENTERING
    SEWER,DRAINS OR WATERWAYS .IF DOES,NOTIFY PROPER AUTHORITIES
    (800-424-8802).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME IN STORAGE
    HANDLING AREA. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT. ENSURE PROPER
    GROUNDING & BONDING PROCEDURES ARE USED.
Other Precautions:AVOID USING MATERIALS CONTAINING ALUMINUM OR LEAD.
    AVOID USING NATURAL RUBBERS (IE USE NEOPRENE). GASKETS SHOULD BE
    FLEXITALLIC (SPIRAL WOUND STAINLESS STEEL WITH ASBESTOS).

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
    LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT PANTS AND JACKET
    (NEOPRENE) AND BOOTS. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE 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:148F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:96MMHG@20C
Vapor Density:1.105
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, LIQUID WITH NO SUSPENDED MATTER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNITION
    AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    FORMALDEHYDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.CONTACT PROPER AUTHORITIES FOR
    INSTRUCTIONS OR AGCL'S EMERGENCY NUMBER (403-527-8141 IN
    CANADA).DLA-HMIS:EPA/RCRA WASTE  NUMBERS D001 & U154 MAY APPLY TO
    UNUSEDPRODUCT.

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