MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY) -- METHANOL,PART A -- 6605-00-979-3809 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL,PART A
MSDS Date:07/29/1994
FSC:6605
NIIN:00-979-3809
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537 EXT 6501
Emergency Phone Num:800-582-2537 EXT 6501
Preparer's Name:R. M. MITCHELL
CAGE:EO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DEWY ELECTRONICS CORP
Address:27 MULLER ROAD
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:NJ
ZIP:07436
Country:US
Phone:201-337-4700
CAGE:47496
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:NONE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151
CAGE:EO303

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 7500 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:ACUTE-LIQUID,MIST OR VAPORS CAN CAUSE
    EYE,SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION.ASPIRATION INTO THE LUNGS WILL CAUSE CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONIA. CHRONIC-HEADACHE,BLURRED 
    VISION,BLINDNESS,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
    OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION,TEARING,BURNING
    SENSATION,REDNESS,SWELLING. SKIN:IRRITATION UPON PROLONGED/REPEATED
    CONTACT.DEFATTING. INHALATION:CNS
    DEPRESSION,NAUSEA,DROWSINESS,VERTIGO,FATIGUE,CONVULSION,UNCONSCIOU
    SNESS,DEATH. INGESTION:BLINDNESS,DEATH.SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASE,SKIN DISORDERS,IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY
    FUNCTION OR CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES SHOULD AVOID EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:REMOVE  CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.  INGESTION:GIVE WATER.
    INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS."GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION".

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:53.6F,12.0C
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, 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:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.AVOID EYE/SKIN
    CONTACT.VENTILATE AREA.USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS.CONTAIN
    SPILL.ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER AND COVER.FLUSH AR EA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED AREA.DO
    NOT STORE ABOVE 120F.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED.GROUND WHEN TRANSFERRING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR.AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES.USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. DO NOT STORE IN ALUMINUM OR ZINC.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS (SCBA) OR OTHER AIR-SUPPLYING FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR. AIR
    PURIFYING RESPIRATOR IS NOT ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IS NOT
    RECOMMENDED AS THE SOLE MEANS OF VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,INCLUDING
    GLOVES,APRON,SLEEVES,BOOTS,HEAD AND FACE PROTECTION. EYE WASH
    STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.PROMPTLY REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE.SHOWER AFTER
    WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS IS PART A OF A THREE PART KIT 351-3PK.

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:92
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.5 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS, MOBILE
    LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    OFFICER.PREFERRED DISPOSAL METHOD IS INCINERATION OR BIOLOGICAL
    TREATMENT.DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND RE GULATIONS.

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