Methanol

Hazard statements

Skin contact: Eye contact: Methanol / CH3-OH Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) 67-56-1 UN 1230; Methanol (01-2119433307-44-0046) Methyl alcohol, methyl hydrate, wood spirit, methyl hydroxide Zagros Petrochemical Company Pars Special Energy Economic Zone (Asalooyeh), Booshehr Province, Iran None 009877 3732 3330-2 info@zpcir.com 009877 3732 3207-9 None Feed stock for many end products such as formaldehyde and acetic acid, solvent, many kinds of fuel etc. Methanol 6 (toxics); flammable liquids - toxic Toxic; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin Hazardous according to NOHSC criteria Dangerous good by the criteria of the ADG code None R11 - Highly flammable R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed Will result in dryness (de-fatting) and moderate irritation Can be absorbed through skin and affect nervous system and depress it. Cause blindness and even lead to death. Dilated pupils, eye irritation/redness, eye swelling. Create opaque vision and blindness. Cause inflammation of mucus membrane. Revision Number: 01 If swallowed: Toxic if swallowed. Cause to irritation of mouth and throat’s membrane tissues, abdomen discomfort, nausea, vomiting, urination, bloody. Affect nervous system and cause nausea, blindness and even death. Inhalation: Irregular breathing, rapid breathing, respiratory arrest. Vapors can irritate eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract. Also can depress central nervous system (CNS) and cause to blindness. Fire and Explosion: Highly Flammable; Easily ignited by heat, sparks, flames or oxidizers. Vapors of methanol spread in air easily and get fire to produce CO and CO2. If enough concentration exists explosion due to ignition sources will occur. CAUTION: Very low flash point; use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.