ENRON GAS MARKETING INC, SUB OF ENRON CORP -- METHANOL -- 6850-00-224-8353 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:05/27/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-224-8353
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ENRON GAS MARKETING INC, SUB OF ENRON CORP
Address:1400 SMITH ST
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77002
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-853-6620
Emergency Phone Num:713-853-6620
Preparer's Name:TOM DRAKE
CAGE:0S1S1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ENRON GAS MARKETING INC, SUB OF ENRON CORP
Address:1400 SMITH ST
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77002
Country:US
Phone:713-853-6620
CAGE:0S1S1
Company Name:SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:4704 SHANK ROAD
Box:City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77588-0490
Country:US
Phone:281-485-5377
CAGE:4W432

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
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: 9100 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:INHALATION: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS
    AND DEATH. EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, TEARING AND BURNING
    SENSATION. SKIN CONTACT: ESSENTIA LLY NON-IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    POISONOUSIF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE MENTAL SLUGGISHNESS. CAN AFFECT
    THE OPTIC NERVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHANOL IS NOT CURRENTLY LISTED AS
    CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, VISUAL
    DISTURBANCES, RESPIRATORY FAILURE, MUSCULAR INCORRDINATION AND
    NARCOSIS. EYE CONTACT: LIQUID AND MISTS WILL IRRITATE AND BURN
    EYES. SKIN CONTACT: BRIEF  CONTACT MAY DRY SKIN. INGESTION:
    BLINDNESS, DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN, KIDNEY AND
    LIVER DISORDERS

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE
    CONTACT: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH
    CONTAMINATED SKI N WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
    INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND FINGER DOWN
    THROAT. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR
    ALCOHOL FOAM. DO NOT USE A DIRECT WATER STREAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE-FIGHTER SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY
    TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS AND STRUCTURES EXPOSED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. THIS PRODUCT MAY BURN WITH A FLAME WHICH IS INVISIBLE IN
    DAYLIGHT. MIXTURES WITH WATER AND 25% METHANOL ARE FLAMMABLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE LARGE SPILLS. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    PLENTY WATER. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS ON REPORTING RELEASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
    DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
    SPARKS AND FLAME. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY DOT-APPROVED CONTAINERS. USE SPARK-RESISTANT
    TOOLS. DO NOT LOAD INTO COMPARTMENTS ADJACANT TO HEATED CARGO.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROVIDE
    EMERGENCY EXHAUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR EXPOSURES ABOVE PEL. ORGANIC VAPOR
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATORS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR METHANOL VAPOR EXPOSURES.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR EXHAUST TO MEET TLV/PEL
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE APRON OR CLOTHING SHOULD BE USED
    TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. AN EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
    NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER SKIN
    CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Vapor Pres:138 @ 25C
Vapor Density:1.1 (AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.791
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, LEAD PERCHLORATE,
    PERCHLORIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, EXCESSIVE
    HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OCCURS FROM HEAT AND REACTION WITH
    ABOVE STATED MATERIALS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS PRODUCT WHEN SPILLED IS A HAZARDOUS SOLID
    WASTE. PREFERRED METHOD IS INCINERATION OR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN
    FEDERAL/STATE APPROVED FACILITY.

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