Methanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Label elements Danger Hazard statements Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (Eyes: Optic nerve, Central nervous system) Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe vapor or mist Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep cool Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice and attention Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water and then shower Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Keep cool Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Further information

Risk of blindness after swallowing the product. Harmful to aquatic life.

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 (Vapors) Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)