Methanol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity: Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(central nervous system, visual organs, systemic toxicity) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Narcosis Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(central nervous system, visual organs) (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs after single exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.