Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

H311 Toxic in contact with skin H301 Toxic if swallowed H331 Toxic if inhaled H370 Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Nervous system)

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regula- tions.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air- vapour mixtures can occur.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Visual system, Nervous system) - single exposure