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Document ID (ISN)36965
CIS number 82-152
Year 1979
Convention or series no. NSC Data Sheet I-407-79
Title Methanol
Bibliographic information National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA, 1979. 6p. Illus. 14 ref.
Abstract Properties, uses, containers and shipping regulations, labelling, storage, handling, precautions (health engineering), toxicity, medical examinations, U.S. TLVs (ACGIH: 200ppm; short-term exposure limit (STEL): 1,000-2,000ppm), personal protective equipment, ventilation, fire and explosion hazards, electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres, handling and earthing containers (static electricity) poisoning symptoms, first aid, waste disposal.
Descriptors (primary) flammable liquids; USA; organic solvents; explosive substances; toxic substances; methanol
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; threshold limit values; transport of materials; storage; health engineering; static electricity elimination; earthing; explosion prevention; first aid; personal protective equipment; fire prevention; data sheet; ventilation
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Alcohols