Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H319, H331, H335, H336, H360, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification in accordance with OECD Task Force on Harmonization of Classification and Labelling (Task Force on HCL) for health and environmental hazards, and by UNCETDG/ILO Working Group for Physical Hazards 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 2A 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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

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

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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.

2.3 Other hazards

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Force on HCL) for health and environmental hazards, and by UNCETDG/ILO Working Group for Physical Hazards 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 2A 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