Methanol

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

Revision date : 2017-08-14

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GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2017-08-14

Product name

Methanol

Product Synonyms

Alcohol, Methyl hydrate, Methyl alcohol; Wood alcohol; Wood spirit; Carbinol;

CAS No.

67-56-1

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Solvent fuel, feedstock, chemical raw material, chemical intermediate

1.2.2. Uses advised against

None

Emergency telephone

+1 (800) 424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08

Company Information

company name

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

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

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.

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