METHANOL

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311, H315+H320, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301 +H311 toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation H331 Toxic if inhaled H370 May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/ while nursing. THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED UPON DATA BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. HOWEVER, NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN- DATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. continued) P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal site. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P240 Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment P307 + P311 If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P304 + P340 If INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P271 Use only outdoors on in a well– ventilated area. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity, Dermal (Category 3). Acute Toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity– single exposure (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 2)

Potential health effects

Organ Description Eyes Can cause eye irritation. Common symptoms include stinging, tearing, and redness. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Short term overexposure can cause drunkenness, depression of the central nervous system, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage, and death. Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Upper respiratory tract irritation, drowsiness and dizziness may occur. Skin Toxic if absorbed through the skin. May cause dermatitis by defatting the skin from prolonged or re- peated contact.