ELITE CHEMICALS -- ELITE WINDSHIELD WASHER -25F  -- 6810-00F037345
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ELITE WINDSHIELD WASHER -25F
MSDS Date:05/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F037345
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ELITE CHEMICALS
Address:270 ROCUS ST
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:MA
ZIP:01104-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-457-4449
Emergency Phone Num:800-457-4449
CAGE:ELITE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ELITE CHEMICALS
Address:270 ROCUS ST
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:MA
ZIP:01104-5000
Country:US
Phone:800-457-4449
CAGE:ELITE

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Other REC Limits:200 PPM
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY FAILURE. EYES:
    BLINDNESS. INGESTION: FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, EUPHORIA, NAUSEA, MUSCULAR
    INCOORDINATION, NARCOSIS, VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER &
    STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. LIE DOWN & KEEP WARM. COVER EYES TO
    EXCLUDE LIGHT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. ONCE VO MITING HAS OCCURED, GIVE MILK, WATER/SOLUTION OF
    SODIUM BICARBONATE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.   
	     (SEE SUPP)

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:90F
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAME IS INVISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. PREVENT ENTRY INTO
    SEWERS, DRAINS/WATERWAYS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAME.
    STORE IN A VENTED AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS. AVOID
    PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT W/SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): TO MAINTAIN METHANOL
    VAPORS <200 PPM.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROCEDURES CONT'D: SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & WATER,
    APPLY SKIN LOTION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180F
Vapor Pres:125
Vapor Density:1.05
Spec Gravity:0.95
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC=1):0.75
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PALE BLUE LIQUID W/ALCOHOL FRAGRANCE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, PERCHLORIC ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS & FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METHANOL, CO, FORMALDEHYDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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