METHANOL

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal), Category 3 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 1 crossbones

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids, Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Flame Skull and

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H370: Causes damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard). H331: Toxic if inhaled.

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P102: Keep out of reach of children. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ P304+P312 IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...if you feel unwell P311: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P234: Keep only in original packaging.

Response

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Storage

P233: Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water/ P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P307+P311 IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...if you feel unwell. P322: Specific measures (see ... on this label). P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire Use ... to extinguish P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... Emergency overview Immediate concerns: DANGER! Highly Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful.

Potential health effects

Eye: Moderately irritating to eyes. Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash). Ingestion: POISONOUS. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Ingestion may have a narcotic effect including signs of CNS depression such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, loss of coordination, and fatigue. Inhalation: Excessive exposure to this product may cause headache, CNS depression, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, irritation of the respiratory tract, drunkeness, unconsciousness, or death.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting diseases in or history of ailments involving skin, central nervous system, liver and kidney. Comments health: Can cause optic nerve damage (blindness).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards: Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal), Category 3 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 1 Physical hazards: Flammable Liquids, Category 2