Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Most important adverse effects

Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS06, GHS08

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs (eye, central nervous system).

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing vapours. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/interna- tional regulations.

Additional information

requirements see section 15 of the safety data sheet

Other hazards

Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Not listed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment 2.6 flammable liquid 2 Flam. Liq. 2 H225 3.1O acute toxicity (oral) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H301 3.1D acute toxicity (dermal) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H311 3.1I acute toxicity (inhal.) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H331 3.8 specific target organ toxicity - single exposure 1 STOT SE 1 H370 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources.