METHYL ALCOHOL TECHNICAL GRADE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1 not otherwise classified Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (central nervous system, eyes) (dermal, inhalation, oral) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (central nervous system, eyes) exposure (dermal, inhalation, oral)

Signal word

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Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, eyes) by skin contact. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, eyes) by ingestion. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, eyes) by inhalation. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, eyes) through prolonged or repeated exposure by skin contact. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, eyes) through prolonged or repeated exposure by ingestion. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, eyes) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. May cause flash fire or explosion. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor.

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. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash 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. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.