J T BAKER INC -- 9068 METHANOL  -- 6810-00F017002
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:9068 METHANOL
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F017002
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:LABCO SCIENTIFIC DIV OK 73104
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:LABCO SCIENTIFIC DIV OKLAHOMA CITY OK
CAGE:1A109

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS    *97-4*
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:200 PPM
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 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:INHALATION:
    HARMFUL/HEADACHE/NAUSEA/VOMITING/DIZZINESS/NARCOSIS/RESPIRATORY
    FAILURE/LOW BLOOD PRESSURE/CNS DEPRESSION/FATAL. SKIN:
    IRRITATION/DERMATITIS. EYE: IRRITATION/CORNEAL DAMAGE. INGESTION:
    HAR
    MFUL/BLINDNESS/HEADACHE/NAUSEA/VOMITING/DIZZINESS/GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION/CNS DEPRESSION/HEARING LOSS/FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: KIDNEY/LIVER DAMAGE. SKIN:
    IRRITATION & DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION & CORNEAL DAMAGE.
    INGESTION: HARMFUL, BLINDNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CN S DEPRESSION, HEARING
    LOSS, & FATAL. POISON, CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN, LIVER OR KIDNEY
    DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. POISON, CANNOT BE MADE
    NON-POISONOUS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:54F
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CO2. WATER MAY BE
    INEFFECTIVE. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIP & SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. SAFELY, MOVE CONTAINERS. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW TO IGNITION
    SOURCES/FLASHBACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE.
    BURNS W/CLEAR, ALMOST INVISIBLE FLAME. AUTO-IGNITION TEMP: 867F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIP. SHUT OFF IGNITION
    SOURCES. SAFELY, STOP LEAK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE
    UP W/SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPO SAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA.
    BOND/GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING, & BREATHING
    VAPORS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T SMOKE. CONTACT
    W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Respiratory Protection:AT CONCENTRATIONS >200 PPM, USE A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC = 1 ): 4.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, & MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, FLARES, SMOKING OR OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, & FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U154. FLAMMABLE
    LIQUID. UN1230.

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