Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311+H331, H319, H336, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Eyes, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H370 Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash 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 gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Eyes, Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Central nervous system) - single exposure