Methanol, OmniSolv

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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.]

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

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 : Laboratory experiments have shown mutagenic effects.

Teratogenic Effects

May cause teratogenic effects, based on animal data. Developmental effects : May cause developmental abnormalities, based on animal data. 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 aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)