SAFETY DATA SHEET

MEC6443A

Section: 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : MEC6443A

Other means of identification : Not applicable.

Recommended use : FREEZE CONDITIONING AGENT

Restrictions on use : Refer to available product literature or ask your local Sales
Representative for restrictions on use and dose limits.

Company : Malaysian Energy Chemical & Services Sdn Bhd

Uzma Tower, Block H, No. 2, Jalan PJU 8/8A,
Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor
TEL: 603-7611 4000
FAX: +603-7611 4105

Emergency telephone : 09 862 3200

number

Issuing date : 07.04.2020

Section: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Flammable liquids : Category 2
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3
Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3
Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3
Eye irritation : Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Eyes)
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Central Nervous System)
single exposure

GHS Label element

Hazard pictograms :

Signal Word : Danger

Hazard Statements : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Toxic if inhaled.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

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Causes damage to organs (Eyes).

Precautionary Statements : Prevention:

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No
smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin thoroughly
after handling.
Response:
In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam for extinction. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/
shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest
in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed: Call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Storage:
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards : None known.

Section: 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Pure substance/mixture : Substance

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration: (%)

Methanol 67-56-1 60 - 100

Section: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at
least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. Get medical attention.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Use a mild soap if available. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.

If swallowed : Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately.

If inhaled : Remove to fresh air. Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention

immediately.

Protection of first-aiders : In event of emergency assess the danger before taking action. Do
not put yourself at risk of injury. If in doubt, contact emergency
responders.Use personal protective equipment as required.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

Most important symptoms : See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects
and effects, both acute and symptoms.
and delayed

Section: 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

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Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing : None known.

media

Specific hazards during : Fire Hazard

firefighting Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Flash back possible over considerable distance.
Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive
concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Hazardous combustion : Carbon oxides

products

Special protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment.

for firefighters

Specific extinguishing : Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Fire residues
methods and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed
of in accordance with local regulations. In the event of fire
and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Section: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Keep
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Avoid inhalation,
emergency procedures ingestion and contact with skin and eyes. When workers are facing
concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate
certified respirators. Ensure clean-up is conducted by trained
personnel only. Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and
8.

Environmental precautions : Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for : Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Stop leak if safe to do
containment and cleaning up so. Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible
absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local /
national regulations (see section 13). Flush away traces with water.
For large spills, dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to
ensure runoff does not reach a waterway.

Section: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Open drum carefully as content
may be under pressure. Take necessary action to avoid static
electricity discharge (which might cause ignition of organic vapours).
Do not ingest. Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces. Do
not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not get in eyes,
on skin, or on clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use
only with adequate ventilation.

Conditions for safe storage : Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep in a cool, well-
ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Keep out of
reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Store in
suitable labeled containers.

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Suitable material : The following compatibility data is suggested based on similar

product data and/or industry experience: HDPE (high density
polyethylene), Natural rubber, Carbon Steel C1018, Stainless Steel
304, Stainless Steel 316L, Compatibility with Plastic Materials can
vary; we therefore recommend that compatibility is tested prior to
use.

Unsuitable material : The following compatibility data is suggested based on similar

product data and/or industry experience: Aluminum

Section: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the
substance(s) are shown below.

Basis
Components CAS-No. Form of Permissible
exposure concentration
Methanol 67-56-1 TWA 200 ppm MY OEL
262 mg/m3

Engineering measures : Effective exhaust ventilation system. Maintain air concentrations

below occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields

Hand protection : Wear the following personal protective equipment:

Standard glove type.
Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of
degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit
they must use appropriate certified respirators.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Section: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Liquid
Colour : Colorless
Clear
Odour : Alcoholic
Flash point : 9 °C
Method: ASTM D 56, closed cup

pH : no data available
Odour Threshold : no data available

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Melting point/freezing point : -98 °C,

Initial boiling point and boiling : 65 °C (760 mm Hg)
range Method: ASTM D 86

Evaporation rate : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : no data available

Upper explosion limit : 50 V%

Lower explosion limit : 6 V%

Vapour pressure : 126 hPa (20 °C)

Relative vapour density : 1.1 (Air = 1)
Relative density : 1.01 (20 °C)
Density : 0.79 g/cm3
6.6 lb/gal
Water solubility : completely soluble
Solubility in other solvents : no data available
Partition coefficient: n- : no data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Thermal decomposition : no data available

temperature
Viscosity, dynamic : no data available

Viscosity, kinematic : 0.3 mm2/s (100 °C)

VOC : no data available

Section: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions

Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible materials : Contact with strong oxidizers (e.g. chlorine, peroxides, chromates,
nitric acid, perchlorate, concentrated oxygen, permanganate) may
generate heat, fires, explosions and/or toxic vapors.

Hazardous decomposition : Carbon oxides

products

Section: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of : Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin contact

exposure

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Potential Health Effects

Eyes : Causes serious eye irritation.

Skin : Toxic in contact with skin.

Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed.

Inhalation : Toxic if inhaled. Inhalation may cause central nervous system

effects.

Chronic Exposure : May cause damage to organs.

Experience with human exposure

Eye contact : Redness, Pain, Irritation

Skin contact : Redness, Pain

Ingestion : Redness, Pain

Inhalation : Respiratory irritation, Cough, Dizziness, Drowsiness

Toxicity

Product
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 100 mg/kg

Acute inhalation toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 3 mg/l

Exposure time: 4 h

Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 300 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation : no data available

Serious eye damage/eye : Result: Mild eye irritation

irritation

Respiratory or skin : no data available

sensitization

Carcinogenicity : No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive effects : No reproductive toxic effects expected.

Germ cell mutagenicity : Contains no ingredient listed as a mutagen

Teratogenicity : no data available

STOT - single exposure : May cause damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or
dizziness.
STOT - repeated exposure : no data available

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Aspiration toxicity : No aspiration toxicity classification

HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: High

Section: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Environmental Effects : This product has no known ecotoxicological effects.

Product
Toxicity to fish : no data available

Toxicity to daphnia and other : no data available

aquatic invertebrates

Toxicity to algae : no data available

Components
Toxicity to fish : Methanol
LC50 : 15,400 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h

Components
Toxicity to daphnia and other : Methanol
aquatic invertebrates EC50 : > 10,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h

Components
Toxicity to algae : Methanol
EC50 : 22,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h

Components
Toxicity to bacteria : Methanol
> 1,000 mg/l

Components
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : Methanol
toxicity) NOEC: 7,900 mg/l
Exposure time: 8.3 d

Persistence and degradability

The organic portion of this preparation is expected to be readily biodegradable.

Mobility

The environmental fate was estimated using a level III fugacity model embedded in the EPI
(estimation program interface) Suite TM, provided by the US EPA. The model assumes a steady state
condition between the total input and output. The level III model does not require equilibrium between
the defined media. The information provided is intended to give the user a general estimate of the
environmental fate of this product under the defined conditions of the models.
If released into the environment this material is expected to distribute to the air, water
and soil/sediment in the approximate respective percentages;

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Air : 10 - 30%
Water : 30 - 50%
Soil : 30 - 50%

The portion in water is expected to be soluble or dispersible.

Bioaccumulative potential

This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.

Other information

no data available

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION

Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: Low

Section: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods : Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or

incineration. If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in
compliance with local regulations. Dispose of wastes in an
approved waste disposal facility.

Disposal considerations : Dispose of as unused product. Empty containers should be

taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal. Do not re-use empty containers.

Section: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The shipper/consignor/sender is responsible to ensure that the packaging, labeling, and markings
are in compliance with the selected mode of transport.

Land transport

Proper shipping name : METHANOL

:
UN/ID No. : UN 1230
Transport hazard class(es) : 3, 6.1
Packing group : II
Hazchem Code : ●2WE

Air transport (IATA)

UN/ID No. : UN 1230

Proper shipping name : METHANOL
Technical name(s) :
Transport hazard class(es) : 3, 6.1
Packing group : II

Sea transport (IMDG/IMO)

UN/ID No. : UN 1230

Proper shipping name : METHANOL
Technical name(s) :
Transport hazard class(es) : 3, 6.1
Packing group : II

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Section: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

National Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of
Hazardous Chemicals) Regulation 2013
Occupational Safety and Health Act
1994 Environmental Quality Act 1974

INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS :

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)

The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40
CFR 710)

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA)

The substance(s) in this preparation are included in or exempted from the Domestic Substance
List (DSL).

AUSTRALIA
All substances in this product comply with the National Industrial Chemicals Notification &
Assessment Scheme (NICNAS).

CHINA
All substances in this product comply with the Provisions on the Environmental Administration of New
Chemical Substances and are listed on or exempt from the Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances China (IECSC).

EUROPE
The substances in this preparation have been reviewed for compliance with the EINECS or
ELINCS inventories.

JAPAN
All substances in this product comply with the Law Regulating the Manufacture and Importation Of
Chemical Substances and are listed on the Existing and New Chemical Substances list (ENCS).

KOREA
All substances in this product comply with the Toxic Chemical Control Law (TCCL) and are listed
on the Existing Chemicals List (ECL)

PHILIPPINES
All substances in this product comply with the Republic Act 6969 (RA 6969) and are listed on
the Philippines Inventory of Chemicals & Chemical Substances (PICCS).

Section: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date : 07.04.2020

Version Number : 2.0
Prepared By : FY

REVISED INFORMATION: General revision

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a
warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific

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material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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