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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Danger: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautions against static discharge. Wear protective clothes and eye protection. In case of skin contact immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water or shower. In case of fire, use fire extinguishers approved for alcohol fires. Safety Ratings Health Hazardous Flammability Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Reactivity Slight Contact Slight Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves

Storage

Store in a well ventilated, cool place

NFPA Ratings

Health = 2 Flammability = 4 Reactivity = 1

Potential health effects

Methanol is a cumulative poison and death has been reported for ingestion of less than 30 milliliters. Causes CNS depression, headache, intoxication, dilation of the pupils, convulsions nausea, and dizziness. Unconsciousness and death may result. Methanol intoxication may produce visual disturbances and blindness. Inhalation: Alcohols are absorbed through the mucous membranes and will produce irritation as well as the same effects as ingestion. Ingestion: Inhalation will produce CNS disturbance, dizziness, photophobia, headache, stupor, coma and death. Skin contact: Alcohols are absorbed through the skin. Repeated contact causes defatting of the skin with resultant irritation and flaking. Eye contact: May be irritating Chronic Exposure: Unknown Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Impaired kidney and liver function may be aggravated by exposure to alcohols. Preexisting eye, skin, and respiratory conditions may also be aggravated. Methanol has shown genetic toxicity in some animals.