Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>98
General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2021-12-13
Product name
METHANOL
Product Synonyms
MA Solvent; Sigma 270474 CSR Methanol; Hewlett-Packard Protein Sequencing Reagent L2; Selby Methanol, Pronalys BSPML868; Ashland Methanol ECD; Penray Air Brake Antifreeze 5601; Merck Methanol GR ACS, ISO 106009; Merck Methanol HPLC Grade; APSC
Chemical name
53sorb3; CH4-O; CH3OH; methyl alcohol; methanol anhydrous; carbinol; colonial spirit; Columbian spirit; hydroxymethane; monohyroxymethane; pyroxylic spirit; wood alcohol; wood naphtha; wood spirit; methylol; methyl hydrate; methanol 205 HPLC; Willett CIJ
CAS No.
67-56-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
booster in petrol and as a antifreeze for automotive radiators and air brakes. As an ingredient of gasoline and diesel oil antifreezes; used as a fuel for picnic stoves and is used as an extractant for vegetable and animal oils
Emergency telephone
+61 8 9725 5800
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Company Information
company name
Hexion Australia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H301, H311, H320, H331, H360D, H370, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Page 1 continued... H320 Causes eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H360D May damage the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P330 Rinse mouth. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
[1] Category 2B, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 1, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
