Methanol at WTFD

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H335, H370, H371, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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 - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) [central nervous system (CNS)] - Category 1 [optic nerve] - Category 2 [Respiratory tract irritation] - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) [kidneys, liver] - Category 2

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: (central nervous system (CNS)) H371 May cause damage to organs (optic nerve) H335 May cause respiratory irritation. (central nervous system (CNS), optic nerve, Respiratory tract irritation) H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidneys, liver)

Precautionary statements

General : Not applicable.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material- handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store locked up. P403Store in a well-ventilated place. P235Keep cool.

Disposal

P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.