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METHANOL (COOGEE ENERGY)
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Supplier Name COOGEE ENERGY PTY LTD (ACN 092 473 795 ABN 69 092 473 795)
Address 171 Fitzgerald Road, North Laverton Victoria, 3026, AUSTRALIA
Telephone (03) 9360 2000
Fax (03) 9360 2011
Synonyms COOGEE ENERGY METHANOL, METHYL ALCOHOL.
Uses SOLVENT, LABORATORY APPLICATIONS, CHEMICAL REAGENT, DENATURE ETHANOL, CHEMICAL
SYNTHESIS.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Risk And Safety Risk and Safety Phrases are standardised phrases allocated to Hazardous Substances. Risk phrases convey a
general description of the physicochemical, environmental and health hazards of a substance. Safety phrases
Phrases
provide information on safe storage, handling, disposal, personal protection and first aid.
RISK PHRASES
R11 Highly flammable.
R23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S7 Keep container tightly closed.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
METHANOL C-H4-O 100% 67-56-1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with water. Continue until advised to stop by the Poisons Information
Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Keep patient calm.
Inhalation If over exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops. Launder clothing before reuse.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor at once. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting.
Advice To Watch for toxic effects which may be delayed, including chemical pneumonitis. Contact Poison Information Centre
for antidote treatment with ethyl alcohol. Central nervous system depression, and acidosis from methanol
Doctor
metabolites, including formaldehyde liver function and optic nerve, and other effects should be treated
symptomatically.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES cont.
First Aid Eye wash facilities and safety shower should be available.
Facilities
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Highly flammable. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. May evolve toxic gases (carbon oxides,
hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.Eliminate all ignition sources including cigarettes, open flames, spark
producing switches/tools, heaters, naked lights, pilot lights, mobile phones etc. when handling. Earth containers
when dispensing fluids.
Fire and Highly flammable - explosive vapour. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases may be evolved
when heated. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment (see spill above)
Explosion
including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers
and nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing Dry agent, carbon dioxide, foam or water fog. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways, absorb runoff with sand
or similar.
Hazchem Code 2WE
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If spilt (bulk), contact emergency services if appropriate. Wear splash-proof goggles, butyl/nitrile gloves, a Type A
(Organic vapour) respirator, coveralls and boots. Ventilate and clear area of all unprotected personnel. Absorb spill
with sand or similar, collect and place in sealable containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. Wash hands before eating.
Storage Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents, acids, alkalis, direct sunlight, heat or ignition
sources and foodstuffs. Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed
when not in use. Check regularly for leaks or spills. Large storage areas should have appropriate fire protection.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Do not inhale vapours. Use in well ventilated areas. In poorly ventilated areas, mechanical explosion proof extraction
ventilation is recommended.Flammable/explosive vapours may accumulate in poorly ventilated areas. Vapours are
heavier than air and may travel some distance to an ignition source and flash back. Maintain vapour levels below the
recommended exposure standard.
Exposure METHANOL (67-56-1)
ES-TWA : 200 ppm (262 mg/m3) Methanol
Standards
ES-STEL : 250 ppm (328 mg/m3) Methanol
WES-TWA : 200 ppm (262 mg/m3) Methanol
PPE Wear a PVC apron, splash-proof goggles or a faceshield or safety glasses and PVC or neoprene gloves. Where an
inhalation risk exists, wear a Type A (Organic vapour) Respirator. At high vapour levels, wear an Air-line respirator.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Appearance:
ALCOHOLIC ODOUR
Odour:
NOT AVAILABLE
pH:
127 mm Hg @ 25 C
Vapour Pressure:
1.11 (Air = 1)
Vapour Density:
64.7 C
Boiling Point:
-97.7 C
Melting Point:
NOT AVAILABLE
Evaporation Rate:
SOLUBLE
Solubility (water):
0.79
Specific Gravity:
100 %
% Volatiles:
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
Flammability:
12 C
Flash Point:
36.5 %
Upper Explosion Limit:
6.7 %
Lower Explosion Limit:
470 C
Autoignition Temperature:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity Incompatible with oxidising agents (eg. hypochlorites, peroxides), acids (eg. sulfuric acid), strong alkalis (eg.
hydroxides), heat and ignition sources.
Decomposition May evolve toxic gases (carbon oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Toxic. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and vapour inhalation. Methanol primarily affects the
central nervous system, with symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Damage to the optic nerves
Summary
may occur with chronic or high level exposure, causing visual problems and blindness. Experimental teratogen.
Eye A moderate eye irritant. May cause watering of the eyes, stinging or blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. The vapour is irritating to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapour can
cause headache, nausea, central nervous system effects and visual impairment, possibly blindness. Continued
exposure can result in health effects as per ingestion.
Skin Contact with skin will result in defatting and moderate irritation. Can be absorbed through the skin in harmful
amounts. See "chronic" effects.
Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion can result in nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, back pain, central nervous
system effects including optic nerve damage (hyperemia etc), convulsions, blindness, loss of consciousness and
ultimately proceed to coma and death. See "chronic" effects
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Toxicity Data METHANOL (67-56-1)
LC50 (Inhalation) : 50 g/m3/2 hours (mouse)
LD50 (Skin) : 15,800 mg/kg (rabbit)
LD50 (Ingestion) : 5628 mg/kg (rat)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment If released to the atmosphere methanol degrades via reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. It is
expected to biodegrade in both soil and water. If spilt on soil it is expected to be susceptible to significant leaching,
as well rapid evaporation from dry surfaces is likely to occur. Chronic aquatic toxicity possible above 32 ppm.Aquatic
toxicity: Arthropoda toxicity No effect level (Daphnia) is 10 g/L/48 hours. Fish toxicity: TLm (Trout) is 8000 mg/L/48
hours. Amphibian toxicity: LDlo (frog) = 59 gm/kg.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Wearing the protective equipment outlined, ensure all ignition sources are extinguished. For small quantities, absorb
on paper, sand or similar and evaporate under a fume cupboard or open area. For large volumes, atomise into
incinerator (mixing with more flammable solvent if required) or recycle by gravimetric separation, distilling & reusing.
Contact the manufacturer for additional information if required.
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Class 3 Flammable liquid. Do not transport with chemicals of class; 1 (Explosives), 2.1/ 2.3 (Flammable/ Toxic
gases), 4.2 (Spontaneously combustibles), 5.1 (Oxidising agents), 5.2 (Organic peroxides), 6 (Toxics), 7
(Radioactives) and foodstuffs.
UN Number 1230
Shipping Name METHANOL
DG Class 3
Subsidiary 6.1
Risk(s)
Packing Group II
Hazchem Code 2WE
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
AICS All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
Poison Classified as a Schedule 6 (S6) Poison using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and
Poisons (SUSDP).
Schedule
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional WORK PRACTICES - SOLVENTS: Organic solvents may present both a health and flammability hazard. It is
recommended that engineering controls should be adopted to reduce exposure where practicable (for example, if
Information
using indoors, ensure explosion proof extraction ventilation is available). Flammable or combustible liquids with
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explosive limits have the potential for ignition from static discharge. Refer to AS 1020 (The control of undesirable
static electricity) and AS 1940 (The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids) for control
procedures.
RESPIRATORS: In general the use of respirators should be limited and engineering controls employed to avoid
exposure. If respiratory equipment must be worn ensure correct respirator selection and training is undertaken.
Remember that some respirators may be extremely uncomfortable when used for long periods. The use of air
powered or air supplied respirators should be considered where prolonged or repeated use is necessary.
WORKPLACE CONTROLS AND PRACTICES: Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a hazardous
substance, ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the most effective way of reducing exposure. The best protection is to
enclose operations and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release. Isolating operations can
also reduce exposure. Using respirators or protective equipment is less effective than the controls mentioned above,
but is sometimes necessary.
COLOUR RATING SYSTEM: Chem Alert reports are assigned a colour rating of Green, Amber or Red for the
purpose of providing users with a quick and easy means of determining the hazardous nature of a product. Safe
handling recommendations are provided in all Chem Alert reports so as to clearly identify how users can control the
hazards and thereby reduce the risk (or likelihood) of adverse effects. As a general guideline a Green colour rating
indicates a low hazard, an Amber colour rating indicates a moderate hazard and a Red colour rating indicates a high
hazard.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made. Information provided by Risk Management Technologies is summarised for ease of use. Additional technical
information is available by calling +61 8 9322 1711.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and 14
is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Report 1st January 2005
Reviewed
Date Printed 24th October 2005
Report Status Chem Alert reports are compiled as an independent source of information by RMT's scientific department. The
information is based on the latest chemical and toxicological research, and in compliance with relevant standards,
guidance notes and legislation (where applicable). The Chem Alert report is not intended as a replacement to the
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Alert reports are compiled on behalf of manufacturers, in which case they serve as the "Manufacturer's MSDS" and
are clearly identified as such on the relevant reports.
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