Comstar B638249 User Manual

SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006
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Index No

International
Chemical
Identification

EC No CAS No

Classification

Labeling

Specific
Conc.
Limits,
M-factors

Notes

Hazard Class and
Category Code(s)

Hazard
statement
Code(s)

Pictogram
Signal Word
Code(s)

Hazard
Statement
Code(s)

Suppl.
Hazard
statement
Code(s)

Methyl alcohol

Corrosion &
particle
suspension pkg

200-659-6

Proprietary

67-56-1

N/A

Flam. Liq. 2
Acute
Tox. 3
(Oral)
Acute
Tox. 3
(Dermal)
Acute Inh. Tox. 3

STOT SE 1
N/A

F T; R:11-23/24

/25-39/23/24/25

H225
H301
H311
H331
H370

100

Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the responsible company

1.1. Product Name: GEOTHERMAL-M, Heat Transfer Fluid

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
Stock No.’s: 01-159, 01-160, 01-300, 01-301

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet:

ComStar Int’l Inc.
20-45 128 Street
College point, NT 11356

1.4. Emergency telephone number [phone], 718-445-7900

2. Hazards Identification

Website: www.comstarproducts.com

Methanol CAS 67-56-1 Purity: 99.5% minimum
Trace Impurities: Acetone and aldehydes < 30 ppm, acetic acid Max.30mg/kg, Ethanol(%w/w)

Max.50mg/kg, Water(%w/w) Max.0.1

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture:

Classification of Labeling in accordance with the CLP Regulations:

Classification according to Regulation 1272/2008/EC (CLP)

Basis for Classification This substance is classified based on Directive 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation, GHS)

METHYL ALOHOL (67-56-1)
Symbol(s):

Signal Word: Danger

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Hazard(s):

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H370: Causes damage to organs

Prevention:

P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P240: Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.

Response:

P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and

water. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.

Storage:

Disposal:

P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330: Rinse mouth.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405: Store locked up.

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Emergency overview:

Cannot be made non-poisonous. Vapor harmful. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes
and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.

Potential chronic health effects:

3. Composition/information on ingredients

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Low carcinogenicity potential.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: See Section 12. Mutagenic effects reported.
REPRODUCTION TOXICITY: See Section 12. Reproductive effects reported.

2.2. Label: See table above.

2.3. Other hazards: None known.

Formula CH3OH
CAS-No. 67-56-1
Index-No. 603-001-00-X
EC-No. 200-659-6

DANGER!

Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.

4. First Aid Measures

Mol Wt. 32.04 g/mol

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical
attention immediately.

Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest
occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth and water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

Irritant effects, drowsiness, dizziness, narcosis, nausea, vomiting, headache, blindness, vision impairment, coma.
Drying and defatting of skin.

4.3. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

5. Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

No additional information available.

Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or alcohol resistant foam
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None noted.

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Flammable. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the contain may burst, with risk of subsequent explosion. The
vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground. Acidic gases formed. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined

5.3. Advice for fire fighters:

6. Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

6.2. Environmental precautions:

6.3. Methods and materials for containment:

6.4. Reference to other sections:

areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.

Special protective equipment for fire fighters: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Further information: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action
shall be taken involving an personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk.
Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Do not allow fire extinguishing water to contaminate surface or groundwater
systems.

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Evacuate the danger zone; follow emergency precautions. Secure emergency assistance
immediately. Avoid contact with the material; do not breath vapors or aerosol. If possible, provide additiona l ventilation.

Advice for emergency responders: Do not take action without proper training and emergency equipment. See Section 8 for additional
information. Evacuate surrounding areas. Eliminate all ignition sources including flares and all open flames. Avoid all contact with
spiller material. Maintain adequate ventilation and wear appropriate respiratory protection.

Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if
the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, surface
waters, basements or confined areas. Wash spillage into effluent treatment plant. Contain and collect spillage using appropriate
personal protective equipment. Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all
times when handing chemical products or if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Collect and contain spillage with
non-combustible, absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth) and place in a container for disposal
according to local regulations. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Contaminated absorbent material may pose
the same hazard(s) as the spilled product.

See disposal instruction 13 and exposure controls Section 8.

7. Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling:

Observe all label precautions. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and smoking should
be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,
drinking and smoking. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless
adequately ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed
when not in use. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical
(ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic
discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment
before transferring material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion: Keep away from flames and sources of ignition – including static.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct
sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Eliminate all
ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that
have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

7.3. Specific end uses:

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters:

No other additional special end uses are anticipated.

Personal, workplace or environmental monitoring may be necessary to ensure exposures are below recommended and legal limits.

Exposure limits:
ACGIH: 200 ppm TWA

250 ppm STEL
Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route

NIOSH: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA

250 ppm STEL; 325 mg/m3
STEL Potential for dermal absorption
6000 ppm IDLH

Europe: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA

Possibility of significant uptake through the skin

OSHA (US): 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA

Mexico: 2 00 ppm TWA LMPE-PPT; 260 mg/m3 TWA LMPE-PPT

250 ppm STEL [LMPE-CT]; 310 mg/m3 STEL [LMPE-CT]

8.2. Exposure controls:

Skin - potential for cutaneous absorption

Exposure Limits for Chemicals which may be generated during processing
This material has no components listed.

Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker
exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas,
vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Engineering measures: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls
also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Individual protection measures:

Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and
using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially
contaminated clothing. Discard contaminated clothing or wash thoroughly before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and
safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Eye/face protection: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this
is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts.

Hand protection: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when
handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is required.

Glove material: butyl rubber
Glove thickness: 0.7 mm or thicker
Break through time: > 240 minutes

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Physical State: Liquid

Appearance: clear

Color: colorless

Physical Form: liquid

Odor: alcohol odor

Odor Threshold: 100 ppm

pH: Not available

Melting Point: -94 °C

Boiling Point: 65 °C

Evaporation Rate: 4.6 butyl acetate=1

Flash Point: 11 °C CC

LEL: 6.0 %

OSHA Fl ammability Class: IB

UEL: 36.0 %

Autoignition: 385 °C

Vapor Pressure: 97.25 mmHg 20 °C

Vapor Density (air = 1): 1.11

Density: Not available

Specific Gravity (water = 1): 0.7914

Water Solubility: soluble

Coeff. Water/Oil Dist: Not available

Viscosity: 0.59 cP 20 °C

Volatility: 100 % by volume

Molecular Weight: 32.04

Molecular Formula: C-H3-O-H

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties:

Other protective equipment: Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing
Respiratory protection: A properly fitted air purifying respirator or air supply respirator should be worn if a risk assessment indicates

that respiratory protection is necessary. Respirator selection must be based upon known or measured levels of exposure.
Environmental exposure controls: Ventilation and engineering controls to protect workers and ventilate work area to at or below

recommended employee exposure levels. Technical measures are preferred over use of personal protective equipment.
Environmental controls, such as scrubber or thermal oxidizer may be required to prevent process releases to the atmosphere. Do not
empty into drains—risk of explosion.

Solvent Solub

ili

ty

Soluble: ether, benzene, alcohol, acetone, chloroform, ethanol, ketones, organic solvents

10. Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity:

Will not polymerize. Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

10.2. Chemical stability:

Stable at normal temperature and pressures.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Will not polymerize. May decompose, exotherm or catch fire with mixed with incompatible materials.

10.4. Conditions to avoid:

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Minimize contact with material. Avoid inhalation of material or com bustion
by-products. Keep out of water supplies and sewers. Do not store at elevated temperatures.