METHANOL

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311, H319, H331, H336, H360, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 1 exposure Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 narcotic effects

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist/vapours. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.