Methyl Alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance Clear, colorless liquid Physical State Liquid Odor Characteristic alcohol odor

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Flammable Liquids Category 2

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Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

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

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth IN CASE OF FIRE: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects