Methanol

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Single Exposure

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Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Precautionary

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged result in GHS classification: even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.