MIDWEST POLYCHEM LTD -- POLYGUARD WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT  -- 7930-00F025870
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POLYGUARD WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT
MSDS Date:01/01/1990
FSC:7930
NIIN:00F025870
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MIDWEST POLYCHEM LTD
Address:1502 N. 25TH
City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1801
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:708-450-0110
CAGE:59980
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MIDWEST POLYCHEM LTD
Address:1502 N 25TH AVE
Box:City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1801
Country:US
CAGE:59980

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 20-40%
Other REC Limits:200 PPM
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
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:INGESTION: POISONOUS/NAUSEA/HEADACHE,
    VISUAL DISTURBANCES RANGING FROM DOUBLE VISION TO
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH. SKIN:
    ABSORPTION/IRRITATION/REDNESS/CRACKING/DRYING. INHALATION: NOSE &
    THROAT IRRITATION
    /HEADACHE/SLEEPINESS/NAUSEA/GIDDINESS/UNCONSCIOUNESS/DIGESTIVE &
    VISUAL DISTURBANCES. EYES: DISCOMFORT/REDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SYSTEMIC POISONING, IMPAIRED
    VISION, BLINDNESS & MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION,
    DRYNESS & CRACKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EMPHYSEMA OR BRONCHITIS.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS DILUTE STOMACH CONTENTS BY GIVING
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK & INDUCE VOMITING. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
    & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT
    GIVE O XYGEN, IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, USING A STEADY STREAM FOR 15
    MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:110F
Lower Limits:6.7%
Upper Limits:36.5%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2 OR DRY CHEMICALS FOR SMALL FIRES.
    USE ALCOHOL OR ALL PURPOSE FOAMS FOR LARGE FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T SPRAY POOL FIRES DIRECTLY. A SOLID
    STREAM OF WATER OR FOAM DIRECTED INTO HOT, BURNING LIQUIDS CAN
    CAUSE FROTHING. USE SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METHANOL BURNS W/A CLEAR FLAME WHICH IS
    ALMOST INVISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT. CONCENTRATION OF >20% METHANOL IN
    WATER CAN BE IGNITED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. STOP & USE
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CONTAIN BY DIKING. RECOVER WINDSHIELD SOLVENT
    OR DILUTE W/WATER TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARD. PREVENT IT FROM ENTERING
    SEWER, DRAINS OR OTHER WATER WAYS.

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

Other Precautions:NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME IN STORAGE, HANDLING AREA.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: SUFFICIENT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<-26F
Vapor Pres:<70
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.94-0.95
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:20-40%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, SUCH AS PERMANGANATES, CHROMATES & PEROXIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME, & OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE & CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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