Methanol

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Hazard Name:

Methanol

HAZARD:

Methanol

CHEMICAL FORMULA:

CH₃OH

EXPOSURE STANDARD:

200 PPM TWA

PHYSICAL FORM:

Colourless Liquid

SYNONYMS:

Methyl Alcohol

RELATIVE DENSITY:

1.1

EXPOSURE:

Inhalation; Skin Absorption

IP(eV):

10.85

C.F:

2.5

LEL%:

6.0

USES/SOURCES:

In the production of formaldehyde; in paints, varnishes, cements, inks, and dyes.

TOXICOLOGY:

Causes optic neuropathy, metabolic acidosis, and respiratory depression.

MONITORING METHOD:

Monitoring Tubes:

226-51

Catalog Number	Sorbent (Coating)	Size	Sections	Sorbent (mg)	Ends	Tube Holder	Separators	Quantity
226-51	Silica Gel	6x70	2	50/100	GS	A	FWW	50

Monitoring Instruments:

PpbRAE 3000

ToxiRAE Plus PID