Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2015-02-10
Product name
Magnesium methyl carbonate, 0.5M solution in methanol
Product Synonyms
Stiles" reagent
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H314, H341, H361, H370, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 Take action to prevent static discharges
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Fire Explosion risk Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area
Storage
Store locked up Store in a closed container Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/. Unknown Acute Toxicity 8 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 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 - Respiratory system, Skin, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Kidney, Liver.