Methanol Technical Grade

Product Identifier

Methanol Technical Grade

Grade

Technical Grade

CAS Number

67-56-1

Manufacturer

Alliance Chemical
204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574

Emergency Phone

Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7)

Synonyms

Methyl alcohol; wood alcohol; carbinol; MeOH

Recommended Use

Industrial solvent and chemical feedstock; fuel and fuel additive; antifreeze and de-icing formulations; cleaning.

Restrictions on Use

Toxic: small amounts swallowed can cause permanent blindness or death, and methanol is also absorbed through the skin and by inhalation. Never use as a substitute for ethanol or in anything that could be drunk. For industrial, professional and laboratory use.

Classification

• Flammable liquids, Category 2
• Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3
• Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3
• Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure, Category 1

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

• H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
• H301Toxic if swallowed
• H311Toxic in contact with skin
• H331Toxic if inhaled
• H370Causes damage to organs

Precautionary Statements

• P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233Keep container tightly closed.
• P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
• P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment.
• P242Use non-sparking tools.
• P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors or spray.
• P264Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
• P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection.
• P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
• P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap.
• P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
• P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P307+P311IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
• P308+P311IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
• P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
• P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
• P321Specific treatment (see first-aid information on this label).
• P330Rinse mouth.
• P361Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
• P370+P378In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, CO2 or dry chemical powder to extinguish.
• P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P405Store locked up.
• P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

Classification, hazard (H) and precautionary (P) statements and pictograms per OSHA HCS 2024 (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendices A–C), aligned with GHS Rev. 7.

Concentrations are nominal; lot-specific values appear on the Certificate of Analysis. Components not contributing to classification are omitted.

Eyes

Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention immediately.

Skin

Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. Wash with soap. Get medical attention immediately.

Inhalation

Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion

Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects

• Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; larger amounts may cause systemic poisoning.
• Absorption through the skin may cause systemic poisoning.
• Inhalation may cause coughing, shortness of breath and headache; high concentrations may cause systemic poisoning.
• A single exposure may damage organs.

Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment

• Get immediate medical attention after any significant exposure; symptoms may be delayed.

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical powder. Water spray may be used to cool fire-exposed containers.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Do not use a solid water stream — may scatter and spread fire.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Vapors are heavier than air and may form explosive mixtures with air; they can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers may rupture when heated.

Protective Equipment

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and formaldehyde.

Personal Precautions

Use PPE as described in Section 8. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Hazard-Specific Precautions

Eliminate all ignition sources. Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof equipment; ground and bond containers during cleanup.

Environmental Precautions

Prevent leakage or spillage from entering drains, sewers, or waterways.

Containment & Cleanup

Absorb with inert material. Collect in appropriate waste container. Dispose per applicable regulations.

Safe Handling

Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed when not in use.

Safe Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Keep containers tightly closed. Ground and bond containers when transferring material.

Specific Storage Precautions

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated flammables area away from heat, sparks, open flame and direct sunlight. Store locked up. Ground and bond containers when transferring.

Occupational Exposure Limits

Engineering Controls

Use adequate ventilation. Provide eyewash stations and quick-drench showers accessible to areas of use.

Eye/Face Protection

Wear chemical safety goggles or face shield.

Skin Protection

Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing.

Respiratory Protection

Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with organic vapor cartridges. For confined spaces or exposures above the OEL, use supplied-air respiratory protection.

Exposure limits sourced from NIOSH Pocket Guide, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 and ACGIH TLVs.

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor

Odor

Mild alcohol odor (gives no reliable warning of overexposure)

Odor Threshold

No data available

pH

No data available

Melting Point / Freezing Point

-98 °C (-144 °F)

Boiling Point

64.7 °C (148.5 °F) at 760 mmHg

Flash Point

10–11 °C (50–52 °F), closed cup

Evaporation Rate

No data available

Flammability (solid, gas)

No data available

Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits

LEL 6.0% / UEL 36% (v/v in air)

Vapor Pressure

128 hPa (96 mmHg) at 20 °C

Vapor Density

1.1 (air = 1)

Relative Density

0.791–0.793 at 20 °C (water = 1)

Solubility

Completely miscible with water

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)

No data available

Auto-ignition Temperature

No data available

Decomposition Temperature

No data available

Viscosity

No data available

Particle Characteristics

Not applicable

Form

Liquid

Density

0.792 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

Values shown reflect product-specific canonical data. Lot-specific ranges may vary; see the Certificate of Analysis for the shipped lot.

Reactivity

Not reactive under normal conditions of use and storage.

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

None under normal processing conditions.

Conditions to Avoid

Heat, sparks, open flame, static discharge and other ignition sources. Methanol burns with a nearly invisible flame in daylight.

Incompatible Materials

Strong oxidizing agents and peroxides; strong acids, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides; strong bases; alkali metals; aluminum, zinc and lead (corroded, especially by dry methanol).

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and formaldehyde.

See below for route-specific acute toxicity data.

Likely Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion.

Symptoms

• Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; larger amounts may cause systemic poisoning.
• Absorption through the skin may cause systemic poisoning.
• Inhalation may cause coughing, shortness of breath and headache; high concentrations may cause systemic poisoning.
• A single exposure may damage organs.

Delayed and Chronic Effects

• No delayed or chronic effects identified beyond the classification in Section 2.

Carcinogen Classification

Ecotoxicity

Data not available. Avoid release to the environment.

Persistence & Degradability

Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential

Not Available

Mobility in Soil

Not Available

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Do not dispose of into drains or waterways.

EPA RCRA Waste Codes

U154 (discarded unused methanol, 40 CFR 261.33(f)); F003 (spent non-halogenated solvent, 40 CFR 261.31); D001 (ignitable).

If discarded, this material may be an ignitable hazardous waste (EPA RCRA D001, 40 CFR 261.21(a)(1): flash point below 60 °C; aqueous solutions with less than 24% alcohol by volume are excluded). The waste generator must make the final hazardous-waste determination.

US DOT (49 CFR)

UN Number

UN1230

Proper Shipping Name

Methanol

Hazard Class

3

Subsidiary Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

II

IMDG / IATA classifications may differ from US DOT. Verify current regulations before international shipment.

CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ)

Methanol (CAS 67-56-1) 5,000 lb (2,270 kg), about 760 US gal. EPCRA Section 313 (TRI) listed, de minimis 1.0%.

SARA 311/312 hazard categories correspond to the GHS classification in Section 2. Data retrieved as of: California Proposition 65 2026-10-02; US EPA TSCA Active Inventory 2026-10-02; EPCRA SARA 313 (TRI) 2026-10-02.

Revision Date

2026-10-13

Format

16-section format per OSHA HCS 2024 (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendix D), aligned with GHS Rev. 7.