Material Safety Data Sheet

 Date of Issue: 10-Jun-2005 

  PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION 

Product Name:      Enviro-Flame Fuel Catalyst

Product Code:       Methanol

Chemical Family:  Alcohol

CAS Number:       67-56-1

Harmonized System Codes (HS Code): 290511

Synonyms:            Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol

Responsible Party:                        Enviro-Flame, Inc.
                                                    1630 22^nd Street North
                                                    St. Petersburg, FL  33713

24-Hour Emergency Telephone Numbers:

Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident Call CHEMTREC

North America:   (800) 424-9300

Others:                (800) 297-5828

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES  (Note: Unless otherwise stated, values are determined at 20C (68F) and 760 mm Hg (1atm)

Appearance:                                  Clear, colorless

Physical Form:                                Liquid

Odor:                                            Alcoholic

Odor Threshold:                             No data

PH:                                               Not applicable

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):              96

Vapor Density (air=1)                    1.1

Boiling Point:                                 148F / 65C

Melting/Freezing Point:    -              144F / -98C

Partition Coefficient:                      No data

Specific Gravity:                            0.79@60F (15.6C)

Bulk Density:                                 6.60 (60F)

Percent Volatile:                            100%

Evaporation Rate (nBuAc=1)         3.50

Molecular Weight:                          32.04

Flash Point:                                    52F / 12C (TCC, ASTM D-56)

LEL%:                                          7.3

UEL%:                                         36.0

Autoignition Temp:                         867F / 464C

Decomposition Temp:                     No data

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 

Stability:  Stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure.

Flammable liquid and vapor: Vapor can cause flash fire.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid all possible sources of ignition.

Materials to Avoid:  Avoid contact with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Combustion can yield carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Special Hazard Designations:  

NFPA 704 Hazard Class                               HMIS Hazard Class:

        Health:                    1 (Slight)                                     Health:                              2 (Moderate)

        Flammability:           3 (High)                                      Flammability                      3 (High)

        Instability:               0 (Least)                             Physical Hazards               0 (Least)

Health Hazards/Precautionary Measures:  Cannot be made non-poisonous.  Probable harm to the fetus based on animal data.  Avoid exposure during pregnancy. Causes skin irritation.  May cause blindness if swallowed.  May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May be harmful if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Use ventilation adequate to keep exposure below recommended limits, if any.  Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Physical Hazards/Precautionary Measures:  Flammable liquid and vapor. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, static electricity or other sources of ignition.  

Hazardous Ingredients:

Methanol:       92%
Xylene Blend: 8%

Fire Fighting Measures:  

Flammable Properties:

        Flash Point:                                           52F/12C (TCC, ASTM D-56)

        OSHA Flammability Class                     Flammable Liquid

        LEL%                                                  7.3

        UEL%                                                  36.0

        Autoignition Temperature                       867F/464C

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:  This material is flammable and can be ignited by heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition (e.g., static electricity, pilot lights, or mechanical/electrical equipment, and electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, calculators, and pagers which have not been certified as intrinsically safe). Vapors may travel considerable distances to a source of ignition where they can ignite, flash back or explode. May create vapor/air explosion hazard indoors, in confined spaces, outdoors, or in sewers. If container is not properly cooled, it can rupture in the heat of a fire. Vapors are heavier than air and can accumulate in low areas.

Extinguishing Media:  Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam is recommended. Water spray is recommended to cool or protect exposed materials or structures.  Carbon dioxide can displace oxygen. Use caution when applying carbon dioxide in confined spaces. Water may be ineffective for extinguishments, unless used under favorable conditions by experienced fire fighters.

Fire Fighting Instructions: For fires beyond the incipient state, emergency responders in the immediate hazard area should wear bunker gear. When the potential chemical hazard is unknown, in enclosed or confined spaces, or when explicitly required by DOT, a self contained breathing apparatus should be worn.  In addition, wear other appropriate protective equipment as condition warrant.  Isolate immediate hazard area, keep unauthorized personnel out. Stop spill/release if it can be done with minimal risk. Move undamaged container from immediate hazard area if is can be done with minimal risk. Water spray may e useful in minimizing or dispersing vapors and to protect personnel. Cool equipment exposed to fire with water, if it can be done with minimal risk. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling purposes.

Handling and Storage:

Handling:  Open container slowly to relieve any pressure. Bond and ground all equipment when transferring from one vessel to another. Can accumulate static charge by flow or agitation. Can be ignited by static discharge. The use of explosion-proof electrical equipment is recommended and may be required.

Do not enter confined spaces such as tanks or pits without following proper entry procedures such as ASTM D-4276 and 29CFR 1910.146. The use of appropriate respiratory protection is advised when concentrations exceed any established exposure limits.  Do not wear contaminated clothing or shoes.  "Empty" containers retain residue and may be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition. "Empty" drums should be completely drained and properly bunged. All containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.

Storage:  Keep containers tightly sealed. Use and store this material in cook dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat, direct sunlight, hot metal surfaces, and all sources of ignition. Post area "No Smoking or Open Flame". Store only in approved containers. Keep away from an incompatible material. Protect containers against physical damage. Outdoor or detached storage is preferred.  Indoor storage should meet appropriate fire codes.

Hazards Identification:

Potential Health Effects:

Eye:  Contact may cause mile eye irritation including stinging, watering, and redness.

Skin: Skin irritant. Contact may cause redness, itching, burning, and skin damage.  Prolonged or repeated contact can worsen irritation by causing drying and cracking of the skin, leading to dermatitis (inflammation). Moderate degree of toxicity by skin absorption.

Inhalation: Low to moderate degree of toxicity by inhalation

Ingestion: Moderate degree of toxicity by ingestion

Signs & Symptoms: Effects of overexposure may include ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, tremors, visual disturbances (including blindness), brain damage, convulsions, coma, death, irritation of the digestive tract, irritation of the respiratory tract, transient excitation followed by signs of nervous system depression (e.g., headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, disorientation and fatigue).

Cancer: No data available

Target Organs: Overexposure may cause injury to the eyes (blindness).

First Aid Measures:

Eye:  If irritation or redness develops, move victim away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes with clean water. It symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Skin: Immediately flush affected areas with large amounts of water while removing contaminated shoes, clothing and constrictive jewelry.  If skin surface is damaged, apply a clean dressing and seek immediate medical attention. If skin surface is not damaged, cleanse the affected area by washing with mild soap and water. If irritation or redness develops, seek immediate medical attention.

Inhalation:  If respiratory symptoms or other symptoms of exposure develop, move victim away from source of exposure and into fresh air.  If symptoms persist, seek immediate medical attention. If victim is not breathing, clear airway and immediately begin artificial respiration.

Ingestion:  If swallowed, seek emergency medical attention. If victim is drowsy or unconscious and vomiting, place on the left side with the head down and do not give anything by mouth. If victim is conscious and alert and ingestion occurred within the last hour, vomiting should be induced for ingestions of several swallows preferably under direction of physician or poison center.

Notes to Physician: This material contains methanol.  Methanol is metabolized to formaldehyde and formic acid and the onset of metabolic acidosis, visual disturbances and other symptoms may be delayed from 6 –30 hours following ingestion.  Ethanol competes for the same metabolic pathway and has been used as an antidote.  Hemodialysis effectively removes methanol and should be used in serious cases to enhance the elimination of methanol.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Proper Shipping Name:  Methanol

Hazard Class/Division:  3

UN Code:  UN1230

Packing Group: II

Bulk Package/Placard: Flammable/1230

Non-Bulk Package Marking:  Methanol, UN1230

Non-bulk Package Labels:  Flammable

Emergency Response Guide: 131

IMDG Shipping Description:  UN1230, Methanol, 3, (6.1), II

        Non-bulk Package Marking: Methanol, UN1230

        Non-Bulk Package Labels: Flammable Liquids, Toxic Substance

        Placards/Marking (Bulk): Flammable Liquids/1230, Toxic Substance

        Packaging-Non-Bulk: P001

        EMS: F-E, S-D  

UN/ID#: 1230

Proper Shipping Name: Methanol

Hazard Class/Division: 3

Packing Group: II

Subsidiary Risk: 6.1

       REGULATORY INFORMATION

               U.S. Regulation:               

               EPA SARA 311/312 (Title III Hazard Categories)

               Acute Health:                      Yes

               Chronic Health:                   Yes

               Fire Hazard:                         Yes

               Pressure Hazard:                 No

               Reactive Hazard:                 No

               International Regulations:  

               Domestic Substances List:  Listed

               WHMIS Hazard Class:

               B2 – Flammable Liquids

               D1B – Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects – Toxic Material

               OTHER INFORMATION  

               Disclaimer of Expressed and Implied Warranties:

The information presented in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on data believed to be accurate as of the date this Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared.  HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IS TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION PROFICED ABOVE, THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT, THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE.  No responsibility is assumed for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use or from an failure to adhere to recommended practices. The information provided above, and the product, are furnished or the condition that the person receiving them shall make their own determination as to the suitability of the product for their particular purpose and on the condition that they assume the risk of their use.  In addition, no authorization is given nor implied to practice any patented invention without a license.