Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2009-02-02
Product name
AQUASTAR , CombiMethanol
Product Synonyms
Methyl Alcohol
CAS No.
67-56-1
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview DANGER! POISON! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. [Colorless.]
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .