Methanol (CH3OH)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal) Category 3 Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Toxic to Reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) Category 2 Flammable Liquid Category 2 Toxic to the Aquatic Environment-Acute Hazard Category 2 * GHS Classification as determined by OSHA, 2011 Methanex Corporation - 1 - Label: GHS02 GHS06 GHS08 Hazard Communication: DANGER! Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes serious eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed. WARNING! May cause damage to central nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Hazards and Precautions: Colourless liquid, with a mild, characteristic alcohol odour when pure. Crude methanol may have a repulsive, pungent odour. Hygroscopic (moisture absorbing). Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR: Burns with a clean, clear flame, which is almost invisible in daylight, or a light blue flame. Can decompose at high temperatures forming carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Confined space toxicity hazard. Mild central nervous system depressant following inhalation, skin absorption or ingestion. May cause headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and un-coordination. Severe vision effects, including increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, and blindness may develop following an 8-24 hour symptom-free period. Coma and death may result. IRRITANT: Causes eye irritation. Aspiration hazard. Swallowing or vomiting of the liquid may result in aspiration (breathing) into the lungs. POSSIBLE REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD: May cause fetotoxic (toxic to the fetus during the latter stages of pregnancy, often through the placenta) and teratogenic effects (causing malformations of the fetus), based on animal information.

NFPA Ratings

Health, Fire, Reactivity) 1, 3, 0 3 1 0 Methanex Corporation - 2 -