Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
≥1-≤5
General Information
Version
18
Revision date
2026-10-23
Product name
MINWAX High Performance Wood Hardener
Manufacturer Name
MINWAX Company
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MINWAX Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336, H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary statements
General : Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF exposed or concerned Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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 or attention.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
DELAYED EFFECTS FROM LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE. Contains solvents which can cause permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Contains Formaldehyde - a potential cancer hazard. Please refer to the SDS for additional information. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.
2.3 Other hazards
None known. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) -
