Methanol/Methyl Hydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311+H331, H318

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids - Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity - Oral– Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Dermal – Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation – Category 3 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) – Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if it comes in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs (kidney, liver, eyes, and central nervous system) via inhalation, ingestion, and adsorption through skin. ignition sources. No smoking. Keep contains tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye & face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Avoid inhaling dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. Only use outdoors, or in a well-ventilated area. Precautionary Response IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse and wash skin with water, or shower if on clothing. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. Specific Treatment: Wash affected area with soap and water. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE. Specific Treatment: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. Drink sips of water. Dilute mouth with water or milk after rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention. Specific Treatment: Move exposed individual to fresh air. Loosen clothing and position individual in comfortable position. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Seek medical attention. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTRE Specific Treatment: Rinse or flush eye with plenty of water, lifting upper and lower lids. Precautionary Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up. Precautionary Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other

2.3 Other hazards

None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Health Hazards Acute Toxicity - Oral– Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Dermal – Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation – Category 3 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) – Category 1 Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if it comes in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs (kidney, liver, eyes, and central nervous system) via inhalation, ingestion, and adsorption through skin. Precautionary Prevention Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other Statement ignition sources. No smoking. Keep contains tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye & face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Avoid inhaling dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. Only use outdoors, or in a well-ventilated area. Precautionary Response IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated Statement clothing. Rinse and wash skin with water, or shower if on clothing. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. Specific Treatment: Wash affected area with soap and water. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE. Specific Treatment: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. Drink sips of water. Dilute mouth with water or milk after rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention. Specific Treatment: Move exposed individual to fresh air. Loosen clothing and position individual in comfortable position. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Seek medical attention. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTRE Specific Treatment: Rinse or flush eye with plenty of water, lifting upper and lower lids. Precautionary Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep Statement cool. Store locked up.