What is the MSDS for methanol?
Inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption of methanol can cause significant disturbances in vision, including blindness. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis.
What is the PEL for methanol?
200 ppm
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Time-Weighted-Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) to methanol is 200 ppm for an 8-hour day and 40-hour week.
What hazard class is methanol?
For UN 1230 methanol, hazard classification is 3 (flammable liquid) and packing group is II (medium risk).
What hazard does not apply for methanol?
Possible hazardous reactions:None under normal processing. Conditions to avoid:Excess heat, Incompatible Materials, flames, or sparks. Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, alkali metals, acids, sodium, potassium, metals as powders, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, powdered magnesium, and aluminum.
Is methanol a hazardous material?
Methanol and many methanol–containing products are considered hazardous materials for transport purposes.
What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit for methyl alcohol?
OSHA: The legal airborne permissible exposure limit (PEL) is 200 ppm averaged over an 8-hour workshift. NIOSH: The recommended airborne exposure limit (REL) is 200 ppm averaged over a 10-hour workshift and 250 ppm, not to be exceeded during any 15-minute work period.
What is methanol classified?
Alcohol
Methanol/Classification
Is 10 methanol flammable?
Product may be flammable at high temperatures. Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemicals or carbon dioxide to extinguish fire. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool containers with water.
What are the NFPA ratings for methanol?
Chemical Identifiers
| Diamond | Hazard | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 1 0 | Health | Can cause significant irritation. |
| Flammability | Can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. | |
| Instability | Normally stable, even under fire conditions. | |
| Special |
How much methanol is toxic?
A potentially lethal dose of methanol is approximately 30 to 240 mL or 1 gram per kilogram. Permanent visual damage may occur with minimum ingestion of 30 mL of methanol.