| Common Name: | METHANOL |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 7/21/2020 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 8EMP9, 8RL38 |
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LC
LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
METHANOL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY,
MARCH 26, 2012 / RULES AND REGULATIONS
ISSUE DATE: 07/03/2013
REVISION DATE: 07/21/2020
SUPERSEDES: 09/24/2018
VERSION: 1.6
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE NAME: METHANOL
CAS-NO.: 67-56-1
PRODUCT CODE: LC16800, LC16810
FORMULA: CH4O
SYNONYMS:
ACETONE ALCOHOL / ALCOHOL C1 / ALCOHOL, METHYL / CARBINOL / COLONIAL
SPIRITS / COLUMBIAN SPIRITS / GREEN WOOD SPIRITS / MANHATTAN
SPIRITS / METHYL ALCOHOL / METHYL HYDRATE / METHYL HYDROXIDE /
METHYLEN / METHYLOL / MONOHYDROXYMETHANE / PYROLIGNEOUS SPIRIT / PYROXYLIC
SPIRIT / WOOD ALCOHOL / WOOD NAPHTHA
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE: SOLVENT
RECOMMENDED USE: LABORATORY CHEMICALS
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM, INC.
1010 JACKSON'S POINTE CT.
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
F: 724-473-0647
INFO@LABCHEM.COM - WWW.LABCHEM.COM
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR +1-703-741-5970
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS US CLASSIFICATION:
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS CATEGORY 2:
H225: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL) CATEGORY 3:
H301: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED
ACUTE TOXICITY (DERMAL) CATEGORY 3:
H311: TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
ACUTE TOXICITY (INHALATION) CATEGORY 3:
H331: TOXIC IF INHALED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) CATEGORY 1:
H370:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (LIVER, KIDNEYS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, OPTIC
NERVE) (DERMAL, ORAL)
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS US):
FLAME
SKULLS AND CROSSBONES
HEALTH HAZARD
SIGNAL WORD (GHS US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS US):
H225: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR
H301+H311+H331: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR IF INHALED
H370:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (LIVER, KIDNEYS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, OPTIC
NERVE) (DERMAL, ORAL)
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS US):
P210: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, HOT SURFACES. - NO SMOKING.
P233: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
P240: GROUND/BOND CONTAINER AND RECEIVING EQUIPMENT.
P241: USE EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRICAL, VENTILATING, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
P242: USE ONLY NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
P243: TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGE.
P260: DO NOT BREATHE MIST, VAPORS, SPRAY.
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P270: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
P271: USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION, FACE
PROTECTION.
P301+P310:
IF SWALLOWED: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER.
P304+P340:
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING.
P330: IF SWALLOWED, RINSE MOUTH
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P370+P378:
IN CASE OF FIRE:
USE CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), POWDER, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM TO EXTINGUISH
P403+P235: STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP COOL.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION: NONE.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES:
SUBSTANCE TYPE: MONO-CONSTITUENT
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS US CLASSIFICATION
METHANOL (CAS-NO.): 67-56-1 100 FLAM. LIQ. 2, H225
(MAIN CONSTITUENT)
ACUTE TOX. 3 (ORAL), H301
ACUTE TOX. 3 (DERMAL),
H311
ACUTE TOX. 3
(INHALATION), H331
STOT SE 1, H370
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
3.2. MIXTURES: NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL: CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS.
UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND RESPIRATION.
RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN.
CARDIAC ARREST: PERFORM RESUSCITATION.
VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING: HALF-SEATED.
VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING:
PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY COVERING THE
VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID.
KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION:
REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL
SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER. SOAP MAY BE USED. DO NOT APPLY
(CHEMICAL) NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. REMOVE CLOTHING BEFORE WASHING. CONSULT
A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE WITH WATER. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF PRESENT AND EASY TO DO.
CONTINUE RINSING. TAKE VICTIM TO AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION, GIVE ALCOHOL TO DRINK.
GIVE NOTHING TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. TAKE THE CONTAINER/VOMIT TO THE DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
CALL POISON INFORMATION CENTRE (WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM).
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. TOXIC IF INHALED.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: COUGHING. SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO THOSE LISTED
UNDER INGESTION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO THOSE LISTED UNDER INGESTION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: REDNESS OF THE EYE TISSUE. LACRIMATION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
NAUSEA. VOMITING. AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
CHANGE IN THE BLOOD COMPOSITION. HEADACHE. FEELING OF WEAKNESS. ABDOMINAL
PAIN. MUSCULAR PAIN. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. DIZZINESS. MENTAL
CONFUSION. DRUNKENNESS. COORDINATION DISORDERS. DISTURBED MOTOR RESPONSE.
DISTURBANCES OF CONSCIOUSNESS. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. BLINDNESS. RESPIRATORY
DIFFICULTIES. CRAMPS/UNCONTROLLED MUSCULAR CONTRACTIONS.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
RED SKIN. DRY SKIN. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION. HEADACHE. DISTURBED TACTILE
SENSIBILITY. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. SLEEPLESSNESS. GASTROINTESTINAL
COMPLAINTS. CARDIAC AND BLOOD CIRCULATION EFFECTS.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION, GIVE A GLASS OF STRONG DRINK, BEER OR WINE
TO DRINK. HOSPITALIZE AT ONCE FOR TREATMENT WITH THE RIGHT ANTIDOTES.
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
QUICK-ACTING ABC POWDER EXTINGUISHER. QUICK-ACTING BC POWDER EXTINGUISHER.
QUICK-ACTING CLASS B FOAM EXTINGUISHER. QUICK-ACTING CO2 EXTINGUISHER.
CLASS B FOAM (ALCOHOL-RESISTANT). WATER SPRAY IF PUDDLE CANNOT EXPAND.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
WATER (QUICK-ACTING EXTINGUISHER, REEL); RISK OF PUDDLE EXPANSION. WATER;
RISK OF PUDDLE EXPANSION.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD:
DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. GAS/VAPOR FLAMMABLE
WITH AIR WITHIN EXPLOSION LIMITS. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. MAY BE IGNITED BY
SPARKS.
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
DIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. GAS/VAPOUR EXPLOSIVE WITH AIR WITHIN EXPLOSION
LIMITS. INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. MAY BE IGNITED BY SPARKS.
REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS IN CASE OF FIRE:
UPON COMBUSTION: CO AND CO2 ARE FORMED.
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. DO NOT MOVE THE
LOAD IF EXPOSED TO HEAT. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC FIRE-FIGHTING WATER.
USE WATER MODERATELY AND IF POSSIBLE COLLECT OR CONTAIN IT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
DO NOT ENTER FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
GENERAL MEASURES:
NO FLAMES, NO SPARKS. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO NAKED LIGHTS.
NO SMOKING. DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL.
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: GAS-TIGHT SUIT.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
KEEP UPWIND. MARK THE DANGER AREA. CONSIDER EVACUATION. CLOSE DOORS AND
WINDOWS OF ADJACENT PREMISES. STOP ENGINES AND NO SMOKING. NO NAKED FLAMES
OR SPARKS. SPARK- AND EXPLOSION-PROOF APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: STOP LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. VENTILATE AREA.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION. PREVENT SPREADING IN SEWERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK,
CUT OFF THE SUPPLY. DAM UP THE LIQUID SPILL. TRY TO REDUCE EVAPORATION.
MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE EXPLOSIVE GAS-AIR MIXTURE. DILUTE
COMBUSTIBLE/TOXIC GASES/VAPOURS WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF
TOXIC/CORROSIVE PRECIPITATION WATER. PROVIDE EQUIPMENT/RECEPTACLES WITH
EARTHING. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR PUMPING OVER SPILLS.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
TAKE UP LIQUID SPILL INTO A NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL E.G.:
SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE SLAKED LIME OR SODA ASH. SCOOP ABSORBED SUBSTANCE
INTO CLOSING CONTAINERS. CAREFULLY COLLECT THE SPILL/LEFTOVERS.
DAMAGED/COOLED TANKS MUST BE EMPTIED. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR PUMPING
OVER SPILLS. CLEAN CONTAMINATED SURFACES WITH AN EXCESS OF WATER. TAKE
COLLECTED SPILL TO MANUFACTURER/COMPETENT AUTHORITY. WASH CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT AFTER HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
USE SPARK-/EXPLOSIONPROOF APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. TAKE PRECAUTIONS
AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES. KEEP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES/HEAT. KEEP AWAY
FROM IGNITION SOURCES/SPARKS. MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION IN THE AIR
REGULARLY. WORK UNDER LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION. COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. HANDLE UNCLEANED EMPTY CONTAINERS AS FULL ONES. THOROUGHLY
CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE WASTE INTO THE
DRAIN. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR PUMPING OVER. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. WASH HANDS AND OTHER
EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING
AND WHEN LEAVING WORK. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS:
STRONG OXIDIZERS. STRONG BASES. STRONG ACIDS. ACID ANHYDRIDES. ACID
CHLORIDES.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: DIRECT SUNLIGHT. HEAT SOURCES. SOURCES OF IGNITION.
HEAT-IGNITION:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES. IGNITION SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM:
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. OXIDIZING AGENTS. STRONG ACIDS. (STRONG) BASES.
HALOGENS. AMINES. WATER/MOISTURE.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE IN A COOL AREA. STORE IN A DRY AREA. KEEP CONTAINER IN A
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. FIREPROOF STOREROOM. KEEP LOCKED UP. PROVIDE FOR A
TUB TO COLLECT SPILLS. PROVIDE THE TANK WITH EARTHING. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS
ARE NOT ADMITTED. ABOVEGROUND. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
CLOSING. DRY. CLEAN. CORRECTLY LABELLED. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL: STEEL. STAINLESS STEEL. IRON. GLASS.
MATERIAL TO AVOID: LEAD. ALUMINIUM. ZINC. POLYETHYLENE. PVC.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
USA - ACGIH - OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
LOCAL NAME: METHANOL
ACGIH TWA (PPM): 200 PPM
ACGIH STEL (PPM): 250 PPM
REMARK (ACGIH):
TLV(R*) BASIS: HEADACHE; EYE DAM; DIZZINESS; NAUSEA.
NOTATIONS: SKIN; BEI
REGULATORY REFERENCE: ACGIH 2020
USA - ACGIH - BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES:
LOCAL NAME: METHANOL
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES (BEI):
15 MG/L PARAMETER:
METHANOL - MEDIUM:
URINE - SAMPLING TIME:
END OF SHIFT - NOTATIONS: B, NS
REGULATORY REFERENCE: ACGIH 2020
USA - OSHA - OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
LOCAL NAME: METHYL ALCOHOL
OSHA PEL (TWA) (MG/M3): 260 MG/M3
OSHA PEL (TWA) (PPM): 200 PPM
REGULATORY REFERENCE (US-OSHA): OSHA ANNOTATED TABLE Z-1
USA - IDLH - OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
US IDLH (PPM): 6000 PPM
USA - NIOSH - OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 250 MG/M3
NIOSH REL (TWA) (PPM) 200 PPM
NIOSH REL (STEL) (MG/M3): 325 MG/M3
NIOSH REL (STEL) (PPM): 250 PPM
REMARK (NIOSH): SKIN
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. KEEP CONCENTRATIONS WELL BELOW LOWER EXPLOSION
LIMITS.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
SAFETY GLASSES. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. GLOVES. FULL PROTECTIVE FLAMEPROOF
CLOTHING. FACE SHIELD.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE:
POLYETHYLENE/ETHYLENEVINYLALCOHOL. STYRENE-BUTADIENE RUBBER. VITON.
GIVE LESS RESISTANCE:
CHLOROPRENE RUBBER. CHLORINATED POLYETHYLENE. NATURAL RUBBER. NITRILE
RUBBER/PVC.
GIVE POOR RESISTANCE:
LEATHER. NEOPRENE. NITRILE RUBBER. POLYETHYLENE. PVA. PVC. POLYURETHANE
HAND PROTECTION: PROTECTIVE GLOVES AGAINST CHEMICALS (EN 374)
EYE PROTECTION: SAFETY GLASSES
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: HEAD/NECK PROTECTION. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
FULL FACE MASK WITH FILTER TYPE AX AT CONC. IN AIR > EXPOSURE LIMIT.
HIGH VAPOUR/GAS CONCENTRATION: SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATOR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SYMBOL(S):
CHEMICAL GOGGLES
LAB COAT
GLOVES
FACE SHIELD
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
APPEARANCE: LIQUID.
COLOR: COLOURLESS
ODOR:
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR MILD ODOUR PLEASANT ODOUR ALCOHOL ODOUR
COMMERCIAL/UNPURIFIED SUBSTANCE: IRRITATING/PUNGENT ODOUR
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: NO DATA AVAILABLE
MELTING POINT: -97.8 DEG. C
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: 64.7 DEG. C (1013 HPA)
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE: 240 DEG. C
CRITICAL PRESSURE: 79547 HPA
FLASH POINT: 9.7 DEG. C (CLOSED CUP, 1013 HPA, EU METHOD A.9: FLASH-POINT)
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): 4.1
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (ETHER=1): 6.3
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: 128 HPA (20 DEG. C)
VAPOR PRESSURE AT 50 DEG. C: 552 HPA
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: 1.1
RELATIVE DENSITY: 0.79 - 0.8 (20 DEG. C)
RELATIVE DENSITY OF SATURATED GAS/AIR MIXTURE: 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 790 - 800 KG/M3 (20 DEG. C)
MOLECULAR MASS: 32.04 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
SOLUBLE IN WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL. SOLUBLE IN ETHER. SOLUBLE IN ACETONE.
SOLUBLE IN CHLOROFORM.
WATER: 100 G/100ML (20 DEG. C)
ETHANOL: COMPLETE
ETHER: COMPLETE
ACETONE: COMPLETE
LOG POW: -0.77 (EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
455 DEG. C (1013 HPA, DIN 51794: SELF-IGNITION TEMPERATURE)
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: 0.544 - 0.59 MPAxS (25 DEG. C)
EXPLOSION LIMITS: 5.5 - 36.5 VOL %
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL): 5.5 VOL %
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (UEL): 36.5 VOL %
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY: 0.14 MJ
SATURATION CONCENTRATION: 166 G/M3
VOC CONTENT: 100%
OTHER PROPERTIES: CLEAR. HYGROSCOPIC. VOLATILE. NEUTRAL REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY:
VIOLENT TO EXPLOSIVE REACTION WITH (SOME) METAL POWDERS AND WITH (STRONG)
OXIDIZERS. VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH (SOME) ACIDS AND WITH (SOME)
HALOGENS COMPOUNDS.
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: HYGROSCOPIC.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. HIGH TEMPERATURE. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. OPEN FLAME.
SPARKS. OVERHEATING.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
STRONG OXIDIZERS. STRONG BASES. STRONG ACIDS. PEROXIDES. ACID ANHYDRIDES.
ACID CHLORIDES.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: CARBON DIOXIDE. CARBON MONOXIDE.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL): TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
ACUTE TOXICITY (DERMAL): TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
ACUTE TOXICITY (INHALATION): TOXIC IF INHALED.
METHANOL (67-56-1):
LD50 ORAL RAT:
1187 - 2769 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT (BASF TEST, RAT, MALE / FEMALE, WEIGHT OF
EVIDENCE, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, ORAL, 7 DAY(S))
LD50 DERMAL RABBIT:
17100 MG/KG (RABBIT, INCONCLUSIVE, INSUFFICIENT DATA, DERMAL)
LC50 INHALATION RAT (MG/L):
128.2 MG/L AIR (BASF TEST, 4 H, RAT, MALE / FEMALE, EXPERIMENTAL VALUE,
INHALATION (VAPOURS))
ATE US (ORAL): 100 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (DERMAL): 300 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (GASES): 700 PPMV/4H
ATE US (VAPORS): 3 MG/L/4H
ATE US (DUST, MIST): 0.5 MG/L/4H
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
STOT-SINGLE EXPOSURE:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS (LIVER, KIDNEYS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, OPTIC
NERVE) (DERMAL, ORAL).
STOT-REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION. SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. TOXIC IF INHALED.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS:
COUGHING. SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO THOSE LISTED UNDER INGESTION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO THOSE LISTED UNDER INGESTION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT: REDNESS OF THE EYE TISSUE. LACRIMATION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
NAUSEA. VOMITING. AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
CHANGE IN THE BLOOD COMPOSITION. HEADACHE. FEELING OF WEAKNESS. ABDOMINAL
PAIN. MUSCULAR PAIN. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. DIZZINESS. MENTAL
CONFUSION. DRUNKENNESS. COORDINATION DISORDERS. DISTURBED MOTOR RESPONSE.
DISTURBANCES OF CONSCIOUSNESS. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. BLINDNESS. RESPIRATORY
ADIFFICULTIES. CRAMPS/UNCONTROLLED MUSCULAR CONTRACTIONS.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
RED SKIN. DRY SKIN. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION. HEADACHE. DISTURBED TACTILE
SENSIBILITY. VISUAL DISTURBANCES. SLEEPLESSNESS. GASTROINTESTINAL
COMPLAINTS. CARDIAC AND BLOOD CIRCULATION EFFECTS.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
ECOLOGY - GENERAL:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA
OF REGULATION (EC) NO 1272/2008.
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE
GREENHOUSE EFFECT (IPCC). NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF FLUORINATED
GREENHOUSE GASES (REGULATION (EU) NO 517/2014). NOT CLASSIFIED AS
DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION (EC) NO 1005/2009).
ECOLOGY - WATER:
NOT HARMFUL TO CRUSTACEA. NOT HARMFUL TO FISHES. GROUNDWATER POLLUTANT.
INHIBITION OF ACTIVATED SLUDGE. NITRIFICATION OF ACTIVATED SLUDGE IS
INHIBITED. NOT HARMFUL TO ALGAE. NOT HARMFUL TO BACTERIA.
METHANOL (67-56-1):
LC50 FISH 1:
15400 MG/L (EPA 660/3 - 75/009, 96 H, LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS, FLOW-THROUGH
SYSTEM, FRESH WATER, EXPERIMENTAL VALUE, LETHAL)
EC50 DAPHNIA 1:
18260 MG/L (OECD 202: DAPHNIA SP. ACUTE IMMOBILISATION TEST, 96 H, DAPHNIA
MAGNA, SEMISTATIC SYSTEM, FRESH WATER, EXPERIMENTAL VALUE, LOCOMOTOR
EFFECT)
ERC50 (ALGAE):
22000 MG/L (OECD 201: ALGA, GROWTH INHIBITION TEST, 96 H,
PSEUDOKIRCHNERIELLA SUBCAPITATA, STATIC SYSTEM, FRESH WATER, EXPERIMENTAL
VALUE)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN THE SOIL. READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN WATER.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD): 0.6 - 1.12 G O2/G SUBSTANCE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): 1.42 G O2/G SUBSTANCE
THOD: 1.5 G O2/G SUBSTANCE
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
BCF FISH 1:
1 - 4.5 (72 H, CYPRINUS CARPIO, STATIC SYSTEM, FRESH WATER, EXPERIMENTAL
VALUE)
LOG POW: -0.77 (EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: LOW POTENTIAL FOR BIOACCUMULATION (BCF <500).
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
SURFACE TENSION: 0.023 N/M (20 DEG. C)
LOG KOC: 0.088 (LOG KOC, SRC PCKOCWIN V2.0, CALCULATED VALUE)
ECOLOGY - SOIL: HIGHLY MOBILE IN SOIL.
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO DRAINS OR THE ENVIRONMENT. REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED
TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE. DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE
MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY ENTAIL A RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS
FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF THE WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED
RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE
SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE
TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS. RECYCLE BY DISTILLATION. INCINERATE UNDER
SURVEILLANCE WITH ENERGY RECOVERY. OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL
AUTHORITIES BEFORE DISCHARGING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC, AS AMENDED BY REGULATION
(EU) NO 1357/2014 AND REGULATION (EU) NO 2017/997.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: UN1230 METHANOL, 3, II
UN-NO.(DOT): UN1230
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): METHANOL
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
3 - CLASS 3 - FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID 49 CFR 173.120
PACKING GROUP (DOT): II - MEDIUM DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 3 - FLAMMABLE LIQUID
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 202
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 242
DOT SYMBOLS:
D - PROPER SHIPPING NAME FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY, OR TO AND FROM CANADA
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB2 - AUTHORIZED IBCS:
METAL (31A, 31B AND 31N); RIGID PLASTICS (31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE
(31HZ1).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
ONLY LIQUIDS WITH A VAPOR PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 110 KPA AT 50 C
(1.1 BAR AT 122 F), OR 130 KPA AT 55 C (1.3 BAR AT 131 F) ARE AUTHORIZED.
T7 - 4 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(3)
TP2 - A. THE MAXIMUM DEGREE OF FILLING MUST NOT EXCEED THE DEGREE OF
FILLING DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING:
(IMAGE) WHERE:
TR IS THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORT, TF IS THE
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING, AND A IS THE
MEAN COEFFICIENT OF CUBICAL EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID BETWEEN THE MEAN
TEMPERATURE OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING (TF) AND THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK
TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORTATION (TR) BOTH IN DEGREES CELSIUS.
B. FOR LIQUIDS TRANSPORTED UNDER AMBIENT CONDITIONS MAY BE CALCULATED
USING THE FORMULA:
(IMAGE) WHERE:
D15 AND D50 ARE THE DENSITIES (IN UNITS OF MASS PER UNIT VOLUME) OF THE
LIQUID AT 15 C (59 F) AND 50 C (122 F), RESPECTIVELY.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 150
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 1 L
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 60 L
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
B - (I) THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO
VESSEL AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL CARRYING A NUMBER OF PASSENGERS LIMITED
TO NOT MORE THAN THE LARGER OF 25 PASSENGERS, OR ONE PASSENGER PER
EACH 3 M OF OVERALL VESSEL LENGTH; AND (II) "ON DECK ONLY" ON PASSENGER
VESSELS IN WHICH THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (K)(2)(I)
OF THIS SECTION IS EXCEEDED.
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE OTHER: 40 - STOW "CLEAR OF LIVING QUARTERS"
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
TRANSPORT BY SEA:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION (IMDG): UN 1230 METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
UN-NO. (IMDG): 1230
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IMDG): METHANOL
CLASS (IMDG): 3 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
PACKING GROUP (IMDG): II - SUBSTANCES PRESENTING MEDIUM DANGER
SUBSIDIARY RISKS (IMDG): 6.1 - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
EMS-NO. (1): F-E
EMS-NO. (2): S-D
MFAG-NO: 19
AIR TRANSPORT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION (IATA): UN 1230 METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
UN-NO. (IATA): 1230
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IATA): METHANOL
CLASS (IATA): 3 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
PACKING GROUP (IATA): II - MEDIUM DANGER
SUBSIDIARY HAZARDS (IATA): 6.1 - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY
SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF UNITED STATES SARA SECTION 313
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 5000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES:
PHYSICAL HAZARD: FLAMMABLE (GASES, AEROSOLS, LIQUIDS, OR SOLIDS)
HEALTH HAZARD: ACUTE TOXICITY (ANY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE)
HEALTH HAZARD: SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE OR REPEATED EXPOSURE)
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON
THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
ACT (TSCA) INVENTORY
CHEMICAL(S) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OR
TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA)
OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372.
METHANOL CAS-NO. 67-56-1 100%
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA:
METHANOL (67-56-1): LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST)
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
METHANOL (67-56-1):
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - CARCINOGENS LIST: NO
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: YES
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - FEMALE: NO
U.S. - CALIFORNIA - PROPOSITION 65 - REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - MALE: NO
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT CAN EXPOSE YOU TO METHANOL, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. FOR MORE
INFORMATION GO TO WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV.
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY,
MARCH 26, 2012 / RULES AND REGULATIONS
REVISION DATE: 07/21/2020
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16
H225: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR
H301: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED
H311: TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
H331: TOXIC IF INHALED
H370: CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 2 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS,
CAN CAUSE TEMPORARY INCAPACITATION OR RESIDUAL
INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 3 - LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS (INCLUDING FINELY DIVIDED
SUSPENDED SOLIDS) THAT CAN BE IGNITED UNDER ALMOST
ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.
NFPA REACTIVITY 0 - MATERIAL THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE,
EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 2 MODERATE HAZARD - TEMPORARY OR MINOR INJURY MAY OCCUR
FLAMMABILITY 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MATERIALS CAPABLE OF IGNITION UNDER
ALMOST ALL NORMAL TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. INCLUDES
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WITH FLASH POINTS BELOW 73 F AND
BOILING POINTS ABOVE 100 F. AS WELL AS LIQUIDS WITH
FLASH POINTS BETWEEN 73 F AND 100 F.
(CLASSES IB & IC)
PHYSICAL 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE,
EVEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, AND WILL NOT REACT WITH
WATER, POLYMERIZE, DECOMPOSE, CONDENSE, OR
SELF-REACT. NON-EXPLOSIVES.
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