GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION -- METHANOL -- 6810-00-224-8353 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:06/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-224-8353
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION
Box:629
City:PLAQUEMINE
State:LA
ZIP:70765-0629
Country:US
Info Phone Num:225-687-8630
Emergency Phone Num:225-687-8630/685-2640
Preparer's Name:STEVE L. VARNADO
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO200
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION
Address:400 PERIMETER CENTER TER SUITE 595
Box:105197
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30348
Country:US
Phone:504-685-2500/770-395-4500 GOOD#
CAGE:49960
Company Name:GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION
Address:Box:629
City:PLAQUEMINE
State:LA
ZIP:70765-0629
Country:US
Phone:225-687-8630
CAGE:TO200
Company Name:JEM SALES INC   INCHEMCO DIV
Address:430 LAVENDER DR
Box:City:ROME
State:GA
ZIP:30165-2262
Country:US
Phone:706-232-1709
CAGE:0AZD7

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
> Wt:99.85
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:260 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL:328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT):  5,600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM, LUNG, GI TRACT (HMIS). ACUTE - INGESTION OR
    INHALATION MAY PRODUCE HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, EYE IRRITATION AND BLURRED VISION . SYMPTOMS MAY
    DISAPPEAR, THEN RELASPE. VISUAL DISTURBANCES UP TO AND INCLUDING
    BLINDNESS ALMOST ALWAYS OCCUR DURING RELASPE. LIVER TOXICITY MAY
    ALSO OCCUR. METHANOL CAN DEFAT SKIN CAUSING DERMATITIS.  CHRONIC
    EFFECTS - METHANOL EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, VERTIGO, CHILLS,
    DERMATITIS, EDEMA OF ARMS, GASTRIC PAIN, INSOMNIA, BLURRED VISION,
    DOUB LE VISION, BLINDNESS, NUMBNESS OF SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC BY OSHA, NIOSH, NTP, IARC OR EPA.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS,
    LIGHTHEADEDNESS, DRUNKENNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, IRRITATION, BLURRED
    VISION, DEFATTING OF SKIN, DERMATITIS, DIZZINESS, VERTIGO, CHILLS,
    EDEMA OF ARMS, GASTRIC PAIN, INSO MNIA, DOUBLE VISION, NUMBNESS OF
    SKIN. THERE IS USUALLY A LATENCY PERIOD DURING WHICH THE ACUTE
    SYMPTOMS MAY DISAPPEAR, THEN RELAPSE. VISUAL DISTURBANCES  UP TO
    AND INCLUDING BLINDNESS ALMOST ALWAYS O CCUR DURING THE RELAPSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH EXISTING SKIN, LIVER,
    KIDNEY OR EYE DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK WHEN EXPOSED TO
    METHANOL.  METHANOL MAY ENHANCE THE TOXICITY OF CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER LIDS. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: PROMPTLY REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING AND WA SH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    SYSTEMIC EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYED. KEEP INDIVIDUAL UNDER OBSERVATION.
    INGESTION: IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY,
    THEN GIVE 2 TEASPOONS OF  BAKING SODA IN A GLASS OF WATER. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: MOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO
    FRESH AIR AT ONCE AND CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION . IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=11.C, 51.8F
Autoignition Temp:=464.C, 867.2F
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRE: HALON REPLACEMENTOR CARBON DIOXIDE
    EXTINGUISHERS PR ALCOHOL FOAM. LARGE FIRE: ALCOHOL FOAM. WATER
    SPRAY OR FOG CAN COOL FIRE BUT MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE TO EXTINGUISH
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY; ISOLATE AREA.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, STAY UPWIND. WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING RESPIRATOR IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND
    CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SPEC IFICALLY RECOMMENDED FOR
    METHANOL. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE. STAY
    AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE. WITHDRAW
    IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE.
    ISOLATE FOR 1/2 MILE IF TANK CAR/TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN FIRE.
    DANGEROUS FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. METHANO L IS EXTREMELY
    FLAMMABLE AND FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.  MAY TRAVEL TO A
    SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. NO SMOKING IN SPILL
    AREA. ALLOW ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL WEARING NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR IN SPILL AREA. DO NOT TOUCH SPILL. STOP LEAK IF
    POSSIBLE. IF FIRE POTEN TIAL EXISTS, COVER SPILL WITH FOAM. PREVENT
    METHANOL ENTERING SEWERS SMALL SPILLS: TAKE UP WITH SAND OR
    NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT AND PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
    CONTROL LARGE SPILLS BY DIKING

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED PLACE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.106 AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCE,
    COMBUSTIBLES, OXIDIZING MATERIALS, AND ACID. STORE IN AN AREA
    EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS. LARGE QUA NTITIES SHOULD BE
    STORED IN METAL TANKS OR DRUMS. GROUND AND BOND METAL CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES, ASSUME
    TO HAVE THE SAME HAZARDS AS FULL CONTAINERS. WEAR APPROPRIATE
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT W HEN HANDLING METHANOL. FOLLOW ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS AS WELL AS INSURANCE CODES.

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

Respiratory Protection:DO NOT USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. USE
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR OR SELF CONTAINED
    RESPIRATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.132 AND 1910.134 TO
    PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE. RESPIRATORS MUST  BE SELECTED BASED ON THE
    AIRBORNE LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORKPLACE AND MUST NOT EXCEED THE
    WORKING LIMITS OF THE RESPIRATOR..
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW
    RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS. USE EXPLOSION PROOF VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:USE NATURAL RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR APPROPRIATE
    FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR.
Other Protective Equipment:WHERE THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY THAT AN
    INDIVIDUAL'S EYES MAY BE EXPOSED TO METHANOL, AN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN
    (IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.151)SHOULD BE WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE
    WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
    WITH THIS CHEMICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHERE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSURE OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S BODY TO
    METHANOL, FACILITIES FOR QUICKDRENCHING OF THE BODY SHOULD BE
    PROVIDED(IN ACCORD W/ 29 CFR 1910.151)WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK
    AREA F OR EMERGENCY USE.INDIVIDUALS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH &
    REQUIRED TO USE IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING IN ACCORD W/ 29 CFR 1910.132.

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

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=64.C, 147.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.C, -142.6F
Vapor Pres:96MMHG AT 20C
Vapor Density:1.1AT 20C
Spec Gravity:0.792 AT 20/4C(WATER=1.0)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. FAINT CHARACTERISTIC
    ALCOHOLIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99.85

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHLORINE, NITRIC ACID, DICHLOROMETHANE,
    CARBON TETRACHLORIDE, ALUMINUM, ZINC, OR METALS THAT DISPLACE
    HYDROGEN, RUBBER AND RUBBER BASED COATINGS, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, LEAD
    PERCHLORATE AND PERCH
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXCESSIVE HEATING AND/OR INCOMPLETE
    COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND TOXIC VAPORS SUCH AS
    FORMALDEHYDE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:DERMAL RABBIT LD50: 15.8 G/KG. INHALATION CAT
    LC50 : 65,700 PPM (4.5 HRS)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ANY DISPOSAL PRACTICE MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS (CONTACT LOCAL OR
    STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY FOR SPECIFIC RULES).

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302 AND 304: NONE. SECTION 311:
    ACUTE, CHRONIC AND FIRE. SECTION 313: METHANOL.  CERCLA: RQ  5,000
    LBS.
Federal Regulatory Information:RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U154. 
    TSCA: METHANOL IS LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:

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