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Home My WebLink AboutWI0800040_Correspondence_199804304)4/30/98 THU 18:30 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN DATE: April 30, 1998 TO: Mr. Marcus Geist PHONE: 919-715-6166 North Carolina DEHNR FAX: 919-733-9413 FROM: John Londeman RE: Use of methanol durinn the PITT CC: NA PHONE: (512)425-2028 Number of pages including cover sheet: 10 Comments: Duke Engineering & Services, Inc. 9111 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas 78758 Telephone: (512) 425-2000 Facsimile: (512) 425-2099 DE&S Duke Engineering & Services gioo1 .04/30/98 THU 18:30 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN DE&S DukeagineeringdiSavices 9111 Research Boulevard Austin, TX 78758 Apri130, 1998 Dr. Luanne Williams North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Section P.O. Box 29601 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0601 512 425-2000 Fax 512 425-2099 RE: Additional Tracer Information For a Proposed Partitioning Interwell Tracer Test at Site 88, Building HP 25, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Dear Dr. Williams: We have forwarded information to support a risk assessment for a project, as referenced above, on November 19, 1997, December 12, 1997, and March 19, 1998. The most recent compound discussed was calcium chloride. We had discovered that the calcium chloride salt can potentially contain a maximum of 3 mg/L arsenic. The result of this discovery was that we were not able to inject the calcium chloride at concentrations high enough to use it as a conservative tracer in a pre -test and had to substitute for it the bromide we had planned to use as a conservative tracer during the partitioning interwell tracer test (PITT). Using the bromide for the pre -test rather than the PITT required that we substitute another compound for it. We propose to use methanol as a substitute for the bromide. The injection concentration of the methanol during the tracer injection period would be 1,000 mg/L. The final methanol concentration in the injection area at the end of the demonstration should be in the 1 to 5 mg/L range. We hope to begin the PITT on Tuesday May 5, 1998. I have attached a material safety data sheet for the methanol. Our source for the methanol is Sigma Chemicals at 800-325- 3010. The Sigma catalog number is M1775. Please call me with any questions. Sincerely, T+"E T. L s r . ergan Senior H i ogeologist a 002 04/30/98 THU 18:31 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN DE&S Dakeh eertag&Servia s cc: Ms. Laura Yeh, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center Ms. Diann Reid, North Carolina DEHNR Mr. David J. Lown, North Carolina DEHNR Mr. Marcus Geist, North Carolina DEHNR Ms. Kate Landman, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mr. Mick Senus, ACTS EMD Camp Lejeune Mr. Matthew Hartman, Baker Environmental Mr. Fred l=Iolzmer, Duke Engineering and Services IJ 003 04/30/98 THU 18:31 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN u'F!]U/Yti 11:1UAM FAXCOM SIGMA THE WORLD'S FOREMORI' MANUFACTURER OF RESEARCH 3IOCHEMlDALR AND DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS ATTN: SAFETY DIRECTOR JOHN LONDERGAN DUKE ENGINEERING CAMP LEJEUNE BLDG HP 25 CENTRAL DRY CLEANING FAC. JACKSONVILLE NC 28542 el004 PAGE 001 OF 008 POST OFFICE BOX 14608 SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63178, USA IELEPMONE: USA/CANADA 1-B00.326.3010 OUTSIDE USA/CANADA all COLLECT 314-771-6760 FAX: USA/CANADA 1-800-386.60E2 OUTSIDE USPVCANADA 31A-771-6767 INTERNET EMAIL: uib,uagsiuLcum EMERGENCY PHONE 1-314-771-5765 PO BOX 14508 ST LOUIS MO 63178 DATE 04/30/98 CUST#: 9-065-99999 PO#: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION CATALOG #: NAME: SECTION 2. CAS #: EC NO: 67-56-1 200-659-6 M1775 METHANOL, ABSOLUTE ACETONE FREE COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS SYNONYMS ALCOOL METHYLIQUE (FRENCH) * ALCOOL METILICO (ITRLIAN) * CARBINOL COLONIAL SPIRIT * COLUMBIAN SPIRIT * METANOLO (ITALIAN) * METHANOL (ACGIH:DOT) * METHYL ALCOHOL (DOT:OSHA) * METHYLOL * METHYLALKOHOL (GERMAN) * METHYL HYDRATE * METHYL HYDROXIDE * METYLOWY ALKOHOL {POLISH) ill MONOHYDROXYMETHANE * PYROXYLIC SPIRIT * RCRA WASTE NUMBER U154 * UN1230 (DOT) * WOOD ALCOHOL * WOOD NAPHTHA * WOOD SPIRIT 4 SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FLAMMABLE (USA) HIGHLY FLAMMABLE (EU) TOXIC TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN. TARGET ORGAN(S): EYES KIDNEYS KEEP CONTAINER _TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE). SECTION 4. FIRST -AID MEASURES IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CONTINUED -ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 7 PAGE 1 -04/30/98 THU 18:32 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN uaraurva i _i : 1MHM rAXLUM PAGE 002 OF 008 lj005 CUST#: 9-065-99999 MAT E R I A L SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 2 CATALOG #: M1775 NAME: METHANOL, ABSOLUTE ACETONE FREE ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM. SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY -LIME, SAND, OR SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING NON -SPARKING TOOLS AND TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I5 COMPLETE. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REFER TO SECTION 8. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL -RESISTANT GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 OF 7 .04/30/98 THU 18:32 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN ugt.5 U/96 11 : 19RM FAXCOM 0008 PAGE 003 OF 008 CUST#: 9-065-99999 MATERIAL S A F E T Y DATA SHEET PAGE 3 CATALOG #: NAME: AVOID CONTACT WITH AVOID PROLONGED OR DO NOT USE IF SKIN HANDLING. TOXIC. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. M1775 METHANOL. ABSOLUTE EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHI REPEATED EXPOSURE. IS CUT OR SCRATCHED. ACETONE FREE NG. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR LIQUID. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT: 64.7 C MELTING POINT: -98 C FLASHPOINT 52F 11.11C EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR: UPPER LOWER AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: VAPOR PRESSURE: 97.68MM 20 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.791 VAPOR DENSITY: 1.1 SECTION 10. STABILITY STABLE. INCOMPATIBILITIES ACIDS ACID CHLORIDES ACID ANHYDRIDES OXIDIZING AGENTS REDUCING AGENTS ALKALI METALS PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. 36X 6% 725 F 384C C 41OMM 50 C STABILITY AND REACTIVITY HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 OF 7 34/30/98 THU 18:33 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN uwautma il:LURM I-RX.UM U 007 PAGE 004 OF 008 CUST#: 9-065-99999 MAT E R I A L S A F E T Y DATA SHEET PAGE 4 CATALOG it: NAME: TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE, M1775 METHANOL, ABSOLUTE ACETONE FREE CARBON DIOXIDE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE EFFECTS HARMFUL IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES MAY CAUSE CONVULSIONS. TARGET ORGAN(S): EYES KIDNEYS LIVER HEART RTECS #: PC1400000 METHANOL IRRITATION DATA SKN-RBT 20 MG/24H MOD EYE-RBT 40 MG MOD EYE-RBT 100 MG/24H MOD TOXICITY DATA ORL-MAN LDLO:6422 MG/KG ORL-HMN LDLO:428 MG/KG ORL-HMN LDLO:143 MG/KG UNR-MAN LDLO:868 MG/KG ORL-RAT LD50:5628 MG/KG IHL-RAT LC50:64000 PPM/4H IPR-RAT LD50:7529 MG/KG IVN-RAT LD50:2131 MG/KG ORL-MUS LD50:7300 MG/KG IPR-MUS LD50:10765 MG/KG 85JCAE-,187,1986 UCDSai* 3/24/1970 85JCAE-,187,1986 CMAJAX NPIRDIE 34ZIAG 85DCAI GTPZAB NPIRI# EVHPAZ EVHPAZ TXCYAC EVHPAZ CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4OF 7 128,14,1983 1,74,1974 -.382,1969 2,73,1970 19(11),27,1975 1,74,1974 61,321,1985 61,321,1985 25,271,1982 61,321,1985 04/30/98 THU 18:34 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN 04/30/98 11:20AM FAXCOM U 008 PAGE 005 OF 008 CUST#: 9-065-99999 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 5 CATALOG #: M1775 NAME: METHANOL, SCU-MUS LD50:9800 MG/KG IVN-MUS LD50:4710 MG/KG ORL-MKY LD50:7 GM/KG ORL-RBT LD50:14200 MG/KG SKN-RBT LD50:15800 MG/KG IPR-RBT LD5O:1826 MG/KG IVN-RBT LD5O:8907 MG/KG IPR-GPG LD5O:3556 MG/KG IPR-HAM LD50:8555 MG/KG ABSOLUTE ACETONE FREE TXAPA9 18.185.1971 EVHPAZ 61,321,1985 TXAPA9 3,202.1961 FAONAU 48A,105,1970 NPIRIe 1,74,1974 EVHPAZ 61,321,1985 EVHPAZ 61.321,1985 EVHPAZ 61,321,1985 EVHPAZ 61.321.1985 TARGET ORGAN DATA SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATHY) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (VISUAL FIELD CHANGES) BEHAVIORAL (HEADACHE) LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE) LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES) GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING) SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM) SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (MUSCULOSKELETRL SYSTEM) ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL I5 HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL. STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION. SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION EUROPEAN INFORMATION EC INDEX NO: 603-001-00-X HIGHLY FLAMMABLE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 5 OF 7 04/30/98 THU 18:34 FAX 512 425 2199 DE&S AUSTIN 04/30/98 11:21AM FAXCOM PAGE 006 OF 008 CUST#: 9-065-99999 �j 009 MRTERIPL SAFETV DATA SHEET PAGE 6 CATALOG #: M1775 NAME: TOXIC R 11 HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. R 23/25 TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED. S 7 KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. METHANOL, ABSOLUTE ACETONE FREE S 16 KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING. 5 24 AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. 5 45 IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE). REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS OEL=MAK ACGIH TLV-STEL 328 MG/M3 (250 PPM) (SKIN) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997 ACGIH TLV-TWA 262 MG/M3 (200 PPM) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1997 EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE -REGISTRATION FEREAC 54,7740,1989 MSHA STANDARD-AIR:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) (SKIN) DTLVS* 3,155,1971 OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 OSHA PEL (FED CONT):8H TWA CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 OEL-ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 200 PPM (262 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 1000 PPM (1300 MG/M3) JAN 1993 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 MG/M3;STEL 100 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-JAPAN:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 OF 7 04/30/98 THU 18.35 FAX 512 925 2199 DE&S AUSTIN el010 04/30/98 11:21AM FAXCOM PAGE 007 OF 008 CUST#: 9-065-99999 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 7 CATALOG #: M1775 NAME: METHANOL, ABSOLUTE ACETONE FREE OEL-POLAND:TWA 100 MG/M3 JAN 1993 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 PPM;STEL 5 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 200 PPM (250 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM (350 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 400 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993 OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3) JAN 1993 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 200 PPM (260 MG/M3);STEL 250 PPM;SKIN JAN 1993 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL TO METHANOL-AIR:10H TWA 200 PPM (SK);STEL 250 PPM (SK) NIOSH* OHHS #92-100,1992 NOHS 1974: HZD 45930; NIS 344; TNF 78840; NOS 203; TNE 737242 NOES 1983: HZD 45930; NIS 373; TNF 101075; NOS 225; TNE 1620617; TFE 388352 EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: SHE -CLONAL ASSAY; CELL TRANSFORM.-SA7/SHE EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: N CRASSA-ANEUPLOIDY; IN VITRO SCE -NONHUMAN EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES EPA TSCA SECTION 8(E) RISK NOTIFICATION, 8EHQ-0892-8989 ON EPA IRIS DATABASE EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, SEPTEMBER 1997 NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: METHANOL, 2000 NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1996: VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND, 2549 U S. 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