Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification in accordance with Flammable liquid – Category 2 [H225] Acute toxicity, oral – Category 3 [H301] Acute toxicity, dermal – Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 (STOT SE 1) [H370]

2.2 Label elements

Hazard Symbol(s):

Signal word

Danger Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. 1

Hazard statements

H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301 – Toxic if swallowed. H311 – Toxic in contact with skin. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H331 – Toxic if inhaled. H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H360 – May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 – Causes damage to organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract.

Prevention

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P202 – Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 – Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 – Keep container tightly closed. P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, 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 face, hands and any exposed skin 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

P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide to extinguish. P307+P311 – IF EXPOSED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302+P351+P338 – 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/attention. P330 – Rinse mouth with water. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. 2 comfortable for breathing. P321 – Specific treatment: Refer to product label and Section 4. Contact a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

P403+P233+P235 – tore in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. P405 – Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste management site in accordance with national/local regulations.