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4.3 Test methods.
4.3.1 Methanol tests. Reagent water conforming to ASTM D 1193 and reagent grade chemicals shall be used throughout the tests.
4.3.1.1 Acetone. Determine the percent by weight acetone in the specimen in accordance with the procedures for acetone in ASTM E 346. For grade AA methanol, use 1.5 milliliter (mL) of sample and 3.5 mL of water instead of 1 mL of sample and 4 mL of water. Report the acetone content as less than or greater than 0.002 percent by weight.
4.3.1.2 Appearance. Dilute 15 mL of the specimen to 45 mL with water in a Nessler tube. Visually examine the solution for opalescence, suspended matter, and sediment during 30 minutes of standing.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the acquisition order
(see 6.2).
5.2 Precautionary marking. Each unit and shipping container shall be marked or labeled, as applicable, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(f) to show the required precautionary information. Each unit shall be marked to show the skull and crossbones poison symbol and the word "POISON." Each outer container shall be marked to show the top of the container by use of an arrow and the word "UP."
6. NOTES
INFORMATION FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that is helpful, but is not mandatory.
6.1 Intended use. Grade A methanol is intended for use as an industrial solvent. Grade AA methanol is intended for use in the generation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Grade C methanol (wood alcohol) is a product of the destructive distillation of wood and is intended for use as a denaturant.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification. b. Grade of methanol required (see 1.2.1).
c. Unit quantity required (see 1.2.2).
d. Responsibility for inspection, if different (see 4.1). e. Inspection facilities, if different (see 4.1).
f. Packaging (see 5).
6.3 Materials safety data sheet (MSDS). Contracting officers will identify those activities requiring copies of completed MSDS prepared in accordance with FED-STD-313 and meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200. The pertinent government mailing addresses for submission of the data are listed in FED-STD-313 and 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that the
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