General Information
Product name
and EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CONTACT
Product Synonyms
Meth
Chemical name
and EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CONTACT
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Feedstock for Various Chemical Intermediates
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 613-996-6666 2
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Terra a CF Industries Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Methanol js a colorless volatile liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor similar to ethyl alcohol. The substance is fully soluble in water. Vapors of methanol are slightly heavier than air and may travel some distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Accumulations of vapors in confined spaces such as buildings or sewers may explode if ignited. There is potential for containers of liquid to rupture violently if exposed to fire or excessive heat for sufficient time duration. Methanol is a poison as well as a flammable hazard. It is harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Ingestion of as little as one ounce can cause irreversible injury to the nervous system, blindness, or death. It cannot be made non-poisonous. Methanol causes eye and respiratory system irritation and may cause skin irritation. Avoid liquid, mist, and vapor contact. Vapor inhalation or liquid penetration of the skin can cause central nervous system depression. NEPA Hazard Classification Health Hazard (Blue)...........0. 1 Flammability (Red)...........00. 3 Reactivity (Yellow).........00008 0 Page 1 of 8
