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Material Safety Data Sheet
Methyl alcohol MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Methyl alcohol Catalog Codes: SLM3064, SLM3952 CAS#: 67-56-1 RTECS: PC1400000 TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Methyl alcohol CI#: Not applicable. Synonym: Wood alcohol, Methanol; Methylol; Wood Spirit; Carbinol Chemical Name: Methanol Chemical Formula: CH3OH Contact Information:Sciencelab.com, Inc. 14025 Smith Rd. Houston, Texas 77396 US Sales: 1-800-901-7247 International Sales: 1-281-441-4400 Order Online: ScienceLab.com

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CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call: 1-800-424-9300 International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887 For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition: Name Methyl alcohol CAS # 67-56-1 % by Weight 100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Methyl alcohol: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5628 mg/kg [Rat]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 15800 mg/kg [Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 64000 ppm 4 hours [Rat].

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact(irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Severe over-exposure can result in death. Potential Chronic Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENICEFFECTS: Classified POSSIBLE for human. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to eyes. The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, liver, brain, peripheral nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), optic nerve. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic materialmay produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
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Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention. Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty ofwater for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention. Inhalation:If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouthresuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, beltor waistband. Get medical attention immediately. Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Flammable. Auto-Ignition Temperature: 464°C (867.2°F) Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: 12°C (53.6°F). OPEN CUP: 16°C (60.8°F). Flammable Limits: LOWER: 6% UPPER: 36.5% Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Fire Hazards in...