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‘METHANOL’
WHMIS CODES:
B2 D1A
SECTION 1: MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier:
Chemical Name:
Chemical Family:
Chemical Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Trade Name-Synonym:
Material Use:
Flammability:
Reactivity:
Health:
Personal Protection:
Methanol
Methanol
Alcohol
CH3OH
32.04
Methyl Alcohol, Methyl Hydrate
Industrial Solvent
3
1
4
3
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL
Hazardous Ingredients:
Methanol
Approximate Concentrations %: 90 - 100 %
Exposure Limits:
200 ppm TLV (ACGIH)
LD50 LC50/Species/Route:
LD50: 5628 mg/kg(rat-oral) LC50: 64000 ppm(rat-4 hrs)
CAS#:
67-56-1
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA FOR MATERIAL
Physical State:
Odour and Appearance:
Odour Threshold (PPM):
Specific Gravity:
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg):
Vapour Density (air = 1):
Boiling Point (C):
Solubility in Water:
% Volatile:
pH:
Density:
Coefficient of Water/Oil:
Freezing Point:
Liquid
Clear, colourless liquid with slight odour
1000 ppm
0.792
96 at 20C
1.105 at 15C
65C
Disperses
100
Not applicable
No data
Absorbs in water/separates in oil
-98C
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammability:
Yes
Flash Point (C):
11C
Upper FlammableLimit (% by volume): 6.0
Lower FlammableLimit (% by volume): 36.0
Autoignition Temperature (C):
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Explosive Power:
Sensitivity to Static Discharge:
Means of Extinction:
Special Procedures:
385C
Toxic gases and vapours such as carbon monoxide
Extreme hazard when exposed to heat, sparks, flames
Low
Water spray, CO2, dry chemical
Use water spray to cool structures or containers when
exposed to fire. Fire fighters must wear full protective
clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. Vapours
are heavier than air and may flow along surfaces to
source of ignition. Methanol burns with a clear flame,
being almost invisible in daylight.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Under Fire Conditions:
Incompatibility to Products:
Reactivity, and under what Conditions:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid:
Materials to Avoid:
Stable
Flammable
Strong oxidizers, strong acids
In contact with the following violent reactions
may occur:- bromine, calcium carbide, chromic
anhydride, beryllium hydride, cyanuric chloride,
magnesium & nickel
Formaldehyde and carbon monoxide
Will not occur
Keep away from any source of ignition
Nitrates, perchlorates, sulfuric acid and the
following:- bromine, calcium carbide, chromic
anhydride, beryllium hydride, cyanuric chloride,
magnesium & nickel
SECTION 6: TOXICOLOGICAL AND HEALTH DATA
Route of Entry Skin Contact:
Route of Entry Skin Absorption:
Route of Entry Eye Contact:
Route of Entry Inhalation Acute:
Route of Entry Inhalation Chronic:
Route of Entry Ingestion:
Reproductive Effects:
Mutagenicity:
Teratogenicity:
Carcinogenicity:
Synergenistic Materials:
Sensitization to Product:
Exposure Limits:
Irritancy of Product:
LD50 LC50/Species/Route:
Effects of Chronic Exposure:
Effects of Acute Exposure:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No data
Not considered a human carcinogen
Not available
Prolonged exposure to Methanol may cause sensitisation
in certain individuals
200 ppm TLV (ACGIH)
May cause irritation to skin, eyes and mucous membranes
LD50: 5628 mg/kg(rat-oral) LC50: 64000 ppm(rat-4 hrs)
Repeated exposures by any route may cause systemic
poisoning including various degrees of permanent visual
damage. Methanol is slowly eliminated from the body,
cumulative effects can be harmful.
Ingestion: a poisonous narcotic which causes toxic
effects compounded by repeated excessive exposures over
several days. May be fatal in does of 100-250 ml. Causes
nausea, cardiac depression, muscular inco-ordination,
narcosis, headache, visual disturbances due to effects
on the optic nerve ranging from double vision to
blindness. Initial symptoms may reoccur with increased
severity following a latent period of 6 to 30 days. In
non-lethal cases of methanol poisoning, recover is slow
and accompanied by symptoms of malaise and painful
extremities. Partial or total blindness may persist for
some
time
or
be
permanent.
Inhalation:
high
concentrations may cause dizziness, stupor, cramps and
digestive disturbance, unconscious and death. Initial
symptoms may be mild increasing in severity after 12-18
hours. Lower concentrations may cause headache, nausea,
vomiting and irritation of the mucous membrane. Skin
contact: solvent action can dry the skin. Eye contact:
vapours will irritate the eyes. Liquids and mists will
irritate and may burn the eyes.
SECTION 7: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment:
Gloves (Specify):
Respirator (Specify):
Eyes (Specify):
Footwear (Specify):
Clothing (Specify):
Other (Specify):
Engineering Controls:
Leak and Spill Procedure:
Waste Disposal:
Handling Procedures and Equipment:
Storage Requirements:
Special Shipping Information:
Wear full protective equipment and self contained
breathing apparatus.
Rubber, neoprene
If exposure limits are to be exceeded air purifying
respirators should be worn. In the case of a severe
spill, self contained breathing apparatus should be
available.
Safety glasses, face shield.
Rubber boots.
Wear chemical resistant rubber pants, jacket.
Eye wash fountain, safety shower.
Local exhaust ventilation.
Wear protective clothing and air purifying or self
contained breathing apparatus. Eliminate all sources of
ignition. Ventilate area. Use inert material or mop up
and dispose of in approved containers. Dilute with water
to reduce fire hazard. Keep out of waterways, sewers and
soil. Follow Government Regulations.
Dispose of according to Federal, Provincial and Local
Regulations.
Use material with adequate ventilation. Keep container
closed at all times. Do not smoke in area. Keep away
from open flames, sparks and source of ignition. Ensure
proper electrical grounding procedures are in place.
Avoid natural rubbers - use neoprene.
Keep away from heat, sparks and fire. Do not leave
container open. Use plenty of ventilation. Store in
totally enclosed equipment, designed to avoid human
contact.
Poisonous, Flammable.U.N. 1230 Class 3(6.1) Group 11.
SECTION 8: FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin:
Eyes:
Ingestion:
Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing
and call a physician immediately.
Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes holding eye lids open. Get
medical attention at once.
Drink plenty of water and do not induce vomiting. Also give 1 teaspoon of
Inhalation:
General Advice:
baking soda in a glass of water and get medical attention immediately.
Remove patient to fresh air. Giver artificial respiration if patient is
not breathing, preferably mouth to mouth. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen and get medical attention at once.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not drink or ingest. Maintain good
housekeeping standards in areas of use.
SECTION 9: PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
Prepared by: Technical Service Dept., Chemfax Products Ltd.
(403)287-2055 November 19, 2002
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Although certain hazards are
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