CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- P/N 87-4891/874893 METHANOL, 70% -- 6810-00D007015 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:P/N 87-4891/874893 METHANOL, 70%
MSDS Date:02/11/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D007015
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 70%
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) = 5628 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HUMAN POISON BY INGESTION. MAY
    CAUSE BLINDNESS. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN & EYE IRRITATION.
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE GI TRACT DISCOMFORT. INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED AS HAVING
    ANY EVIDENCE OF BEING CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-IRRITATION. SKIN-IRRITATION.
    INHALED-RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTED-POISONOUS, GI TRACT
    DISCOMFORT, BLINDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE
    SKIN, EYES AND NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES- FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH
    WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFIC IAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    WATER & INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. CONTACT
    POISON CONTROL CENTER AND OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:54.0F,12.2C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:878F
Lower Limits:7.3
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & CAN TRAVEL
    DISTANCES TO IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA WELL. ELIMINATE ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA.
    CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT &
    CLOTHING. ABSORB MATERIAL WITH  SUITABLE ABSORBANT & CONTAINERIZE
    FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN
    FLAME. THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN AREA SUITABLE FOR THE
    STORAGE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:BOND & GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
    KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

=============  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 MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, OR
    USING TOILET FACILITIES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 59896 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER MDA41498P3451 (P/N
    87-4893, 4 L).

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7915
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID; ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE
    DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE. EPA WASTE NUMBER: U154, D001.

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