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First-aid measures

Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.

If on skin (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention/advice.

Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Fire-fighting measures

In case of fire: Dry chemical. Carbon dioixide (CO2). Water fog. Foam.

Special Hazards:  May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water jet.

Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

Other Fire Fighting Considerations: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing and equipment during clean-up. An appropraite NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator should be used if a mist or vapor is  generated.

Environmental Precautions: Dike flow of spilled material using soil or sandbags to minimize contamination of drains, surface and ground waters.

Methods for Cleaning Up:  Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers for later disposal.

Methods for Containment: Ventilate the area. Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in the immediate area).

Handling and storage

HANDLING

Use only non-sparking tools.

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

STORAGE

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces-No smoking.  

Keep container tightly closed.

Use explosion-proof electrical ventilating/lighting equipment.

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN3272
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Esters, n.o.s. (METHANOL; METHYL OCTANOATE)
Chemical name:
METHANOL; METHYL OCTANOATE
Language:
English
Labels:
3
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN3272
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Labels:
3
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN3272
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Esters, n.o.s. (METHANOL; METHYL OCTANOATE)
Chemical name:
Methanol; Methyl Octanoate
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN3272
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Esters, n.o.s. (METHANOL; METHYL OCTANOATE
Chemical name:
Methanol, Methyl Octanoate
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Exposure controls / personal protection

General Precautions: Good industrial hygiene should be followed: Avoid breathing (heated) vapors. Avoid eye and skin contact.

Engineering Controls: Local exhaust is preferred. Mechanical may be necessary if working at elevated temperatures or in enclosed areas.

Eye: Use goggles or face shield with goggles, dependent upon potential exposure.

Skin: Nitrile gloves recommended.  Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Inhalation: No protection required for ambient temperature.  An appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator should be used if a mist or vapor is generated. A NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus or air-supplied respirator is recommended if the concentration exceeds the capacity of cartridge respirator.

Stability and reactivity

Stability: No decomposition if stored normally.

Conditions to Avoid: Reacts with strong base to produce methanol. Heat, sparks, flames and hot surfaces.

Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.

Disposal considerations

Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.