Methyl Alcohol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL - Category 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Single Exposure) - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes damage to organs Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin

Response

Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor/physician. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor/or a physician. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Rinse mouth. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash affected area thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Ingredients of unknown toxicity 0%

2.3 Other hazards

Target organs Central nervous system, Eyes, Heart, Kidney, Liver

Potential health effects

Eyes: Can cause irritation to the eyes. Ingestion: Toxic if ingested. Ingesting as little as 2 teaspoons (10mL) can result in blindness. Ingestion of 60mL-200mL is considered to be fatal dose for most adults. Inhalation: Can be harmful if inhaled causing irritation to the respiratory tract. Skin: Toxic if absorbed through skin. Can cause visible skin irritation. Section 3. Ingredients CAS Ingredient Name Weight % 67-56-1 Methanol 100 % Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL - Category 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Single Exposure) - Category 1 Signal Word Danger Pictogram Hazard Statements Causes damage to organs Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if inhaled Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin