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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME :

APPLICATION :

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION :

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NFPA 704M/HMIS RATING

HEALTH : 3 / 3* FLAMMABILITY : 3 / 3 INSTABILITY : 0 / 0 OTHER :

0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme * = Chronic Health Hazard

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Our hazard evaluation has identified the following chemical substance(s) as hazardous. Consult Section 15 for the 

nature of the hazard(s).

Hazardous Substance(s) CAS NO % (w/w)

Methanol 67-56-1 30.0 - 60.0

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW**

DANGER

Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Contains methanol. Methanol may 

cause central nervous system effects or permanent vision damage if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin 

in large amounts.

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Do not get in 

eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing vapor. If respiratory symptoms develop, remove to 

fresh air, rest, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention. Use with adequate ventilation. In case of contact with 

eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with 

plenty of water. Use a mild soap if available.

Wear a face shield. Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. ^^* 

NOTE: This product contains a substance not found on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory List and can only be used under the 

TSCA 5(h)(3) Research Exemption.

Flammable Liquid; may release vapors that form flammable mixtures at or above the flash point. Vapors can travel to 

a source of ignition and flash back. Empty product containers may contain product residue. Do not pressurize, cut, 

heat, weld, or expose containers to flame or other sources of ignition. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire 

conditions.
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PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE :

Eye, Skin, Inhalation

HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE :

EYE CONTACT :

May cause irritation with prolonged contact.

SKIN CONTACT :

May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Toxic in contact with skin. Methanol may be absorbed through the skin 

and cause central nervous system effects which may result in permanent visual changes including blindness.

INGESTION :

Not a likely route of exposure. May cause nausea and vomiting. Can cause central nervous system depression. Toxic 

if swallowed. The main hazard of methyl alcohol arises from its misuse as a drinking substitute for ethyl alcohol. As 

little as 15 ml of 40% methyl alcohol may cause death. Sublethal doses may cause central nervous system effects and 

may result in permanent visual changes including blindness.

INHALATION :

Toxic by inhalation.

AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS :

Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT :

Get medical attention. Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open.

SKIN CONTACT :

Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use a mild soap if available. For a large splash, flood 

body under a shower. Get medical attention. Contaminated clothing, shoes, and leather goods must be discarded or 

cleaned before re-use.

INGESTION :

Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting: contains petroleum distillates and/or aromatic solvents. If 

conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink.

INHALATION :

Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :

Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and 

clinical condition.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT : 52.0 °F / 11.0 °C

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :

Foam, Carbon dioxide, Dry powder, Other extinguishing agent suitable for Class B fires, For large fires, use water 

spray or fog, thoroughly drenching the burning material.

Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :

Do not use water unless flooding amounts are available.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :

Flammable Liquid; may release vapors that form flammable mixtures at or above the flash point. Vapors can travel to 

a source of ignition and flash back. Empty product containers may contain product residue. Do not pressurize, cut, 

heat, weld, or expose containers to flame or other sources of ignition. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire 

conditions.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :

In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :

Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Use personal protective equipment 

recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection). Stop or reduce any leaks if it is safe to do so. 

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ventilate spill area if possible. Remove sources of ignition. Ensure 

clean-up is conducted by trained personnel only. Do not touch spilled material. Have emergency equipment (for fires, 

spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Notify appropriate government, occupational health and safety and environmental 

authorities. 

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :

SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly labeled 

container. Wash affected area. LARGE SPILLS: Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging trenches or by 

diking. Reclaim into recovery or salvage drums or tank truck for proper disposal. Clean contaminated surfaces with 

water or aqueous cleaning agents. Contact an approved waste hauler for disposal of contaminated recovered 

material. Dispose of material in compliance with regulations indicated in Section 13 (Disposal Considerations).

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :

Prevent material from entering sewers or waterways.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING :

Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe 

vapors/gases/dust. Keep the containers closed when not in use. Have emergency equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, 
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etc.) readily available. Ensure all containers are labeled. Do not use, store, spill or pour near heat, sparks or open 

flame. 

STORAGE CONDITIONS :

Store in suitable labeled containers. Store the containers tightly closed. Store away from heat and sources of ignition. 

Have appropriate fire extinguishers available in and near the storage area. Connections must be grounded to avoid 

electrical charges. Store separately from oxidizers. 

SUITABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL :

Shipping and long term storage compatibility with construction materials can vary; we therefore recommend that 

compatibility is tested prior to use. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS :

Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s) are 

shown below.

Substance(s) Category: ppm mg/m3 Non-Standard 

Unit

Methanol ACGIH/TWA 200

ACGIH/STEL 250

ACGIH/Skin*

OSHA Z1/PEL 200 260

* Can be absorbed through the skin.

ENGINEERING MEASURES :

General ventilation is recommended. Use local exhaust ventilation if necessary to control airborne mist and vapor.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :

Where concentrations in air may exceed the limits given in this section, the use of air supplied breathing apparatus is 

recommended. In event of emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, 

full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection 

program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection.

HAND PROTECTION :

When handling this product, the use of chemical gauntlets is recommended. The choice of work glove depends on 

work conditions and what chemicals are handled. Please contact the PPE manufacturer for advice on what type of 

glove material may be suitable. Gloves should be replaced immediately if signs of degradation are observed.

SKIN PROTECTION :

Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. A full slicker suit is 

recommended if gross exposure is possible.

EYE PROTECTION :

Wear a face shield with chemical splash goggles.
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HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :

Use good work and personal hygiene practices to avoid exposure. Eye wash station and safety shower are necessary.

If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing 

before reuse. Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals. When handling this product never eat, drink or 

smoke.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE Liquid

APPEARANCE Light orange

ODOR Alcoholic

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

DENSITY

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

VISCOSITY

POUR POINT

INITIAL BOILING POINT

VAPOR PRESSURE

Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY :

Stable under normal conditions.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION :

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID :

Avoid extremes of temperature. Heat and sources of ignition including static discharges.

MATERIALS TO AVOID :

Contact with strong oxidizers (e.g. chlorine, peroxides, chromates, nitric acid, perchlorate, concentrated oxygen, 

permanganate) may generate heat, fires, explosions and/or toxic vapors.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :

Under fire conditions: Oxides of carbon

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.
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SENSITIZATION :

This product is not expected to be a sensitizer.

CARCINOGENICITY :

None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer 

(IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 

(ACGIH).

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :

No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.

MOBILITY :

The environmental fate was estimated using a level III fugacity model embedded in the EPI (estimation program 

interface) Suite TM, provided by the US EPA. The model assumes a steady state condition between the total input and 

output. The level III model does not require equilibrium between the defined media. The information provided is 

intended to give the user a general estimate of the environmental fate of this product under the defined conditions of 

the models.

If released into the environment this material is expected to distribute to the air, water and soil/sediment in the 

approximate respective percentages;

Air Water Soil/Sediment

5 - 10% 10 - 30% 70 - 90%

The portion in water is expected to float on the surface.

BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL

This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.

If released into the environment, see CERCLA/SUPERFUND in Section 15. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

If this product becomes a waste, it could meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined by the Resource 

Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CFR 261. Before disposal, it should be determined if the waste meets the 

criteria of a hazardous waste. 

Hazardous Waste: D001 

Hazardous wastes must be transported by a licensed hazardous waste transporter and disposed of or treated in a 

properly licensed hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal or recycling facility. Consult local, state, and federal 

regulations for specific requirements.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading) 

specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging, properties, 

and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows. 

The presence of an RQ component (Reportable Quantity for U.S. EPA and DOT) in this product causes it to be 

regulated with an additional description of RQ for road, or as a class 9 for road and air, ONLY when the net weight in 

the package exceeds the calculated RQ for the product. 

LAND TRANSPORT :

Proper Shipping Name : METHANOL SOLUTION

Technical Name(s) : Methanol

UN/ID No : UN 1230

Hazard Class - Primary : 3

Hazard Class - Secondary : 6.1

Packing Group : II

Flash Point : 11.0 °C / 52.0 °F

Reportable Quantity (per package) : 8,470 lbs

RQ Component : METHANOL

AIR TRANSPORT (ICAO/IATA) :

The presence of an RQ component (Reportable Quantity for U.S. EPA and DOT) in this product causes it to be 

regulated with an additional description of RQ for road, or as a class 9 for road and air, ONLY when the net weight in 

the package exceeds the calculated RQ for the product. 

Proper Shipping Name : METHANOL SOLUTION

Technical Name(s) : Methanol

UN/ID No : UN 1230

Hazard Class - Primary : 3

Hazard Class - Secondary : 6.1

Packing Group : II

Reportable Quantity (per package) : 8,470 lbs

RQ Component : METHANOL

MARINE TRANSPORT (IMDG/IMO) :

Proper Shipping Name : METHANOL SOLUTION

Technical Name(s) : Methanol

UN/ID No : UN 1230

Hazard Class - Primary : 3

Hazard Class - Secondary : 6.1

Packing Group : II
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This section contains additional information that may have relevance to regulatory compliance. The information in this 

section is for reference only. It is not exhaustive, and should not be relied upon to take the place of an individualized 

compliance or hazard assessment. Nalco accepts no liability for the use of this information.

NATIONAL REGULATIONS, USA :

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR 1910.1200 :

Based on our hazard evaluation, the following substance(s) in this product is/are hazardous and the reason(s) is/are 

shown below.

Methanol : Flammable, Toxic, Target Organ Effect - Eye

CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 302 :

This product contains the following Reportable Quantity (RQ) Substance. Also listed is the RQ for the product. If a 

reportable quantity of product is released, it requires notification to the NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER, 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (1-800-424-8802).

RQ Substance RQ

Methanol 8,470 lbs

SARA/SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (TITLE III) - SECTIONS 302, 311, 

312, AND 313 :

SECTION 302 - EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355) :

This product does not contain substances listed in Appendix A and B as an Extremely Hazardous Substance.

SECTIONS 311 AND 312 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET REQUIREMENTS (40 CFR 370) :

Our hazard evaluation has found this product to be hazardous. The product should be reported under the following 

indicated EPA hazard categories:

X Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard

X Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard

X Fire Hazard

- Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard

- Reactive Hazard

Under SARA 311 and 312, the EPA has established threshold quantities for the reporting of hazardous chemicals. 

The current thresholds are: 500 pounds or the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), whichever is lower, for extremely 

hazardous substances and 10,000 pounds for all other hazardous chemicals.

SECTION 313 - LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS (40 CFR 372) :

This product contains the following substance(s), (with CAS # and % range) which appear(s) on the List of Toxic 

Chemicals

Hazardous Substance(s) CAS NO % (w/w)
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Methanol 67-56-1 30.0 - 60.0

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) :

This product contains a substance not found on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory List and can only be used under the TSCA 

5(h)(3) Research Exemption.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, 40 CFR 401.15 / formerly Sec. 307, 40 CFR 

116.4 / formerly Sec. 311 :

Substances listed under this regulation are not intentionally added or expected to be present in this product. Listed 

components may be present at trace levels.

CLEAN AIR ACT, Sec. 112 (Hazardous Air Pollutants, as amended by 40 CFR 63), Sec. 602 (40 CFR 82, Class I and 

II Ozone Depleting Substances) :

This product contains the following substances listed in the regulation. Additional components may be unintentionally 

present at trace levels.

Substance(s) Citations

• Methanol Sec. 112

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 :

This product contains the following substances which require warning under California Proposition 65. Additional 

components may be unintentionally present at trace levels.

Substance(s) Concentration EFFECTS

• Methanol <= 60 % Causes Reproductive Harm

MICHIGAN CRITICAL MATERIALS :

Substances listed under this regulation are not intentionally added or expected to be present in this product. Listed 

components may be present at trace levels.

STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS :

The following substances are disclosed for compliance with State Right to Know Laws:

Methanol 67-56-1

INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS :

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in 

applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the 
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recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures should 

be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe workplace 

operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.

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