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Page 2 Section VI -Health Hazard Data ROUTES OF Inhalation? YES Skin? YES Ingestion? YES ENTRY HEALTH HAZARDS(Acute and Chronic): ACUTE: Yes,see chronic symptoms. CHRONIC: Yes,methanol ingestion may be fatal or cause blindness,headache, nausea,vomiting,dizziness,gastrointestinal irritation,central nervous system depression or hearing loss. COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: No,not listed in IARC monograph. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation of skin,eyes,nose,throat and headache. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. Exposure effects may differ between individuals MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Eye disorders,skin disorders,liver and kidney disorders EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Seek medical assistance for treatment,observation and support if necessary. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water, obtain medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water,use protective creams. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air,if not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,give oxygen and obtain medical attention. INGESTION: If conscious,give water and baking soda and induce vomiting. Obtain medical assistance immediately. Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: (Sample)shut off ignition sources. No flares,smoking or flames in area. Take up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into container for later disposal. Flush area with water. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal,state and local environmental regulations. Excess sample should be placed in a proper waste solvent container. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep container tightly closed,store in a cool,dry,well ventilated,flammable liquid storage area. OTHER PRECAUTIONS* Do not heat or evaporate sample to dryness. Section VIII -Control Measures RESPIRATORY PROTECTION(Please specify): Required if airborne concentration exceeds TWA of 200 ppm. VENTILATION: Local exhaust. (general or local exhausts meet TLV regulations). PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber gloves recommended. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N/A EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Maintain eye wash and quick drench showers in work area The information stated in this Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)is believed to be correct on the date of publication and must not be considered all conclusive. The information has been obtained only by a search of available literature and is only a guide for handling the chemicals. Persons not specifically and properly trained should not handle this chemical or its container. This MSDS is provided without any warranty expressed or implied,including merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. This product is furnished for laboratory use ONLY! Our standards may not be used as drugs,cosmetics,agricultural or pesticidal products,food additives or as house hold chemicals. *Various Government agencies(i.e.,Department of Transportation,Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency,and others)may have specific regulations concerning the transportation,handling, storage or use of this product which may not be contained herein. The customer or user of this product should be familiar with these regulations.