UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA,UNOCAL CHEM.DIV. -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-275-6010 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:12/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-6010
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA,UNOCAL CHEM.DIV.
Address:1345 N MEACHAM RD
City:SCHAUMBURG
State:IL
ZIP:60196
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-356-3129
Emergency Phone Num:800-356-3129,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO716
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SANLO PRODUCTS CO
Address:100 ,MANHATTAN AVE SUITE 103
City:UNION CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07087
Country:US
Phone:201-348-1684/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0K5U0
Company Name:UNION OIL CO OF CALIF;UNION CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1345 NORTH MEACHAM ROAD
City:SCHAUMBURG
State:IL
ZIP:60196
Country:US
Phone:312-885-5450
CAGE:DO716
Company Name:UNOCAL CHEMICALS DIV.,UNION OIL OF CALIFORNIA
Address:1345 N MEACHAM
Box:City:SCHAUMBURG
State:IL
ZIP:60196
Phone:312-490-2500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:94684

=============  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:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 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:EYES: IRRITATION, STINGING, TEARING,
    AND REDNESS. SKIN: IRRITATION, REDNESS, BURNING, AND DRYING.
    INHALATION; IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND SIGNS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DEPRESSION. INGESTION: IRRITATION  OF DIGESTIVE TRACT, NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION, VISUAL DISTURBANCES (INCLUDING BLINDNESS),
    CONVULSIONS, COMA, AND DEATH.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, STINGING, TEARING, REDNESS.
    SKIN: IRRITATION, BURNING, DRYING, CRACKING. INHALATION: IRRITATION
    OF NOSE AND THROAT, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF
    COORDINATION. INGESTION:  IRRITATION OF GI TRACT, HEADACHE,
    DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, BLINDNESS, CONVULSIONS,
    COMA, AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT
    INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
    AREA WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSIST GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.	INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    CPR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52F,11.1C
Lower Limits:7.3
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, POLAR OR
    ALCOHOL FOAM, OR WATER SPRAY. WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    AND TO DISPERSE UNIGNITED VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR.CAN TRAVEL A LONG
    DISTANCE AND FLASHBACK.CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF
    FIRE.VAPOR/AIR EXPLOSION HAZARD INDOORS/OUTDOORS,IN SEWERS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. DIKE LARGE
    SPILLS FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL. ABSORB RESIDUE WITH INERT
    ABSORBENT. PREVENT MATERIAL FROM ENTERING SEWERS, STORM DRAINS,
    NATURAL WATERWAYS AND UNAUTHORIZED	DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. USE AND STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
    HOT METAL SURFACES, ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:POST USE AND STORAGE AREA "NO SMOKING OR OPEN
    FLAMES". BOND AND GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN TRANSFERRING FROM ONE
    VESSEL TO ANOTHER. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE."EMPTY"
    CONTAINERS RETAIN RES IDUE AND CAN BE DANGEROUS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTATIONS EXCEED ESTABLISHED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS, USE A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR. DO NOT USE A
    CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN PEL BELOW ESTABLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PVC, VITON.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.5 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID. LITTLE IF ANY COLOR. CHARACTERISTIC
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION; SPARKS,
    HEAT, FIRE. AVOID OXIDIZING CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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