Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Classification of the substance or mixture

2.3 Other hazards

None Known

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. H370 – Causes damage to organs (optic nerve, eyes, kidneys, liver, Central nervous system). .

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting, exhaust] equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 - Specific treatment (see sections 4-8 of this safety data sheet). P330 – Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower]. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P322 - Specific measures (see sections 4-8 of this safety data sheet). P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 +P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P307 + P311 - IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam to extinguish.

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 to a suitable disposal site, in accordance with applicable local/regional/national and international regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HAZCOM 2012). Physical Hazards: Flammable Liquid Category 2 -H225 Health Hazards: Acute Toxicity Category 3 (Oral) – H301 Acute Toxicity Category 3 (Dermal) – H311 Acute Toxicity Category 3 (Inhalation) – H331 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 1– H370 Environmental Hazards: Not adopted by OSHA HCS (HAZCOM 2012) Hazards not Otherwise Classified (HNOCs)