Laboratory Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids – Category 2 Acute Toxicity – Oral – Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Dermal – Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation – Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) – Category 1

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H301 Toxic If swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled H370 Causes damage to organs

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use P210 Keep away from all sources of ignition - No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all other equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin 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 clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P307+311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 Rinse mouth P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P405 Store locked up P403+233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations Poisons Schedule (Aust): S6

Classifications

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the “Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail” and the “New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land”. Class: 3 Flammable Liquid