Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Optic nerve, Central nervous system (CNS) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, spleen, Blood

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

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 Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin 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 Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Optic nerve, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, spleen, Blood.