Methyl Alcohol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H361d

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Alcohol odour Most important hazards: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes damage to the optic nerve and central nervous system. Suspected of damaging the unborn child if inhaled

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging the unborn child if inhaled. Causes damage to the optic nerve and central nervous system.

Precautionary statements

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. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe fumes, mists or vapours. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. 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: get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire, use dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol foam to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May cause mild skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May be harmful if inhaled. Prolonged or repeated overexposure could cause adverse liver effects. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for more environmental information.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Alcohol odour. Most important hazards: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes damage to the optic nerve and central nervous system. Suspected of damaging the unborn child if inhaled. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification : Flammable liquid - Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral - Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal - Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Eye irritation - Category 2A Reproductive toxicity - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 1