Methyl Alcohol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H319, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Acute Toxicity (Dermal), Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 3 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 1 Eye Irritation, Category 2A Physical: Flammable Liquids, Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Flame Health Skull and Exclamation crossbones mark

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H370: Causes damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard). H301: Toxic if swallowed. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ P307+P311 IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P370+P378 In case of fire Use ... to extinguish P330: Rinse mouth. P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless liquid. IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: CAUTION! May cause eye and skin irritation.

Potential health effects

EYES: Severe irritation and discomfort. Reversible and/or irreversible corneal damage may occure. SKIN: Moderate irritation and discomfort possible. Defatting of skin, redness and chemical dermatitis possible. Toxic systemic effects from absorption are possible. INGESTION: Swallowing may cause mucous membrane and gastrointestinal irritation with nausea and abdominal pain. Ingestion of large amounts causes CNS depression and symptoms ranging from drunkenness to unconsciousness, narcosis, coma, respiratiory failure, and death. Nausea, vomiting gastrointestinal bleeding, and abdominal pain may occur. Visual system damage may progress from visual blurring to complete blindness. Overexposure may cause nervous system damage. INHALATION: Dizziness, impaired coordination, headaches and loss of consciousness. Severe respiratory tract irritation. Toxic systemic effects are possible. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Testing in laboratory animals suggests that this chemical or a component of this product may cause adverse effects on the developing fetus. MUTAGENICITY: Not Established

Principle Routes of Exposure

Absorption, Inhalation, Ingestion TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: Central nervous system, Eyes