Sodium Methylate Solution 30%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview TOXIC. CORROSIVE LIQUID. May form explosive mixtures with air. Substance or mixture corrosive to metals CAN CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. Corrosive to skin and/or eyes. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. State of matter: liquid Colour: colourless to yellowish Odour: perceptible, of methanol

Potential health effects

Acute toxicity: The toxicity of the product is based on its corrosivity. Irritation / corrosion: Corrosive to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. Assessment other acute effects: A single exposure may have relevant toxic effects on organs named in section 2 of this safety data sheet. Sensitization: As the substance ís corrosive, conducting sensitization studies is not feasible. Chronic toxicity: Repeated dose toxicity: The substance may cause blindness after repeated ingestion. The substance may cause blindness after repeated inhalation. Signs and symptoms of overexposure: skin corrosion, irritates the eyes and respiratory tract, blindness, The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11., Further important symptoms and effects are so far not known. No hazard is expected under intended use and appropriate handling.

Environmental effects

Aquatic toxicity: The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from the properties of the hydrolysis products.