PROJECT NAME : HAZOP STUDY ON PLUG FLOW REACTOR

STUDY MODE : PLUG FLOW REACTOR

PARAMETER
DEVIATION
POSSIBLE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CONSEQUENC
ES
FLOW
NO
Carbon
Reactant
Flow of
No flow in
dioxide and
cannot
carbon in
streams
methanol
convert to
stream
carbon
streams are
desired
dioxide and
dioxide and
blocked. The
product. The
methanol
methanol
blockage
production of
might be due
formic acid
to corrosion of cannot be
fouling in pipe achieved.

MORE
More flow in
streams
carbon
dioxide and
methanol

LESS

TEMPERATUR

NO

ACTION
REQUIRED
Prevent the
corrosion by
using the
good
corrosion
resistance
pipelines.
Fouling can
often be
minimized by
maintaining at
high and
uniform fluid
velocity.

LESS

PRESSURE

MORE

LESS

MSDS of methanol
1.0 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
Methanol
Chemical formula
CH 3 OH
synonyms
Use of the substance
Company identification
Emergency number

Methyl alcohol, methanol, wood spirit, methyl

hydroxide and methyl hydrate.
Solvent, fuel and feedstock
Methanex Corporation 1800 Waterfront Centre 200
Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3M1
CANUTEC Emergency Tel.# (613)-996-6666
CHEMTREC Emergency Tel. #: 1-800-262-8200

2.0 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Emergency overview
Colorless liquid, characteristics of alcohol odor, readily absorbed moisture,
Flammable liquid and
vapor:

Produced clear flame when burning in air, and It is

invisible when daylight. It is decomposed at high
temperature to produce carbon monoxide and
formaldehyde

Toxic:

Harmful if inhaled, it enter body through skin and

mouth if swollen. May cause headache, dizziness,
drowsiness and incoordination. May cause severe vision
effect, blurred vision and sometime increase sensitivity
to light. Coma and death might result.

Irritant:

Cause eye irritation

Possible teratogen:

Inhalation

Eye contact
Skin contact

Skin absorption
Ingestion

eyes

Skin

Ingestion

Inhalation

handling

Storage

May harm unborn child, based on animal information.

Potential health effect
Causes mild central nervous system depression with
nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness and
incoordination. Metabolic acidosis and severe vision
effect occur following 8 to 24 hour latent period. Coma
and death due to failure respiratory system.
Moderate eye irritant.
In general, methanol is not considered irritant to skin.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to methanol may
cause dry, itchy and scaling skin.
Can be absorbed through skin
Harmful if swallowed. May causes blindness or fatal.
Aspiration hazard. May cause central nervous system
depression. Advanced stages may cause collapse,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death.
3.0 FIRST AID MEASURES
In case if the methanol spilled into the eyes
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water about 16
minutes then get medical aid.
In case of contact, immediately flush the skin with
plenty of water about 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothes and shoes then get medical aid.
Wash the clothes before reuse.
Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid
immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical
personnel.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If do not breathing, give
artificial respiration. Get medical aid.
4.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse it. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin and clothing. Empty containers retain
product residue because it can be dangerous. Keep
container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not
pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or
expose heat, sparks and flames. Avoid use in confined
space. Avoid breathing vapor or mist
Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Keep away
from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, wellventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed.