Methanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. WARNING Reproductive Harm - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.