Methanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classified to Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, Third revised edition, published by the United Nations as modified under Schedule 6 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation.

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 - Vapor - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( optic nerve , central nervous system )

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see label).

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Statement(s) of Unknown Acute Toxicity Dermal 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Oral 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Inhalation 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

If swallowed there is a risk of blindness.