Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311+H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

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

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H370 Causes damage to optic nerve, central nervous system

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/spray. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting and all other equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P235 Keep cool. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire-fighting medium. However, if it is not available, fine water spray or water fog can be used to extinguish. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications

Physical 3.1B Flammable liquid - high hazard Health 6.1C Substances that are acutely toxic- Toxic 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.8B Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9A Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 1 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to optic nerve, central nervous system.