Methyl Alcohol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable Liquid, Target organ effect, Toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Toxic by skin absorption Target Organs: Central nervous system, Eyes, Heart, Kidney, Liver NFPA:

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled H370 Causes damage to organs

Precautionary statements

P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/vapors/ spray. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P240 Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed P322 Specific measures (see first aid measures on this label) P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection

Classification (GHS-US)

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)

Potential health effects

Organ Description Eyes Can cause irritation to the eyes Ingestion Toxic if ingested. Ingesting as little as 2 teaspoon (10mL) can result in blindness. Ingestion of 60mL – 200mL is considered to be fatal does 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________