Methanol

Methanex Asia Pacific Ltd

Revision date : 2019-04-18

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GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2019-04-18

Product name

Methanol

Chemical name

Alcohols

CAS No.

67-56-1

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Company Information

company name

Methanex Asia Pacific Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H319, H331, H336, H360, H370

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification in accordance with the Philippine EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2015-011 Guidance Manual. Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Vapor - Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( central nervous system , retina , systemic toxicity , optic nerve ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3 Labeling according to Philippine EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2015-011 Guidance Manual

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P281 Use Personal Protective equipment as required. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P308+P311 If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see label).

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Poison. May be fatal if swallowed. If swallowed there is a risk of blindness.

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