What is the MSDS for methanol?
Methanol is a mild to moderate eye irritant. 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.
What is the proper shipping name of methanol?
Hazmat Table (49 CFR 172.101)
| UN/NA | Proper Shipping Name | Notes* |
|---|---|---|
| UN | Methanol | Domestic (U.S.) |
| UN | Methanol | International |
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 |
What are the major hazards of methanol?
Hazards Associated with Using Methanol Methanol is highly flammable and toxic. Direct ingestion of more than 10mL can cause permanent blindness by destruction of the optic nerve, poisoning of the central nervous system, coma and possibly death. These hazards are also true if methanol vapors are inhaled.
What hazards do 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.
What is the placard number for methanol?
UN 1230
UN 1230 Flammable Liquid Placard — Methanol.
Can methanol go down drain?
Waste methanol, or water contaminated with methanol, must never be discharged directly into sewers or surface waters. Do NOT pour methanol down the drain, on the ground or into any body of water. Methanol is a hazardous material and must be disposed of properly.
Can you pour methanol down the sink?
How explosive is methanol?
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Mixtures of methanol vapor and air are explosive. Lower explosive (flammable) limit in air (LEL), 6.0%; upper explosive (flammable) limit in air (UEL), 36%.
How much methanol can I transport?
Maximum quantities of methanol transported by air are 1 L per package for cargo on passenger-carrying aircraft or passenger-carrying railcar (US) and 60 L per package on cargo- only aircraft (ICAO/IATA 305, US 49 CFR 172.101 table/methanol).