Methyl Alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classifications Acute Toxicity – Oral Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Dermal Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 1 Flammable Liquids Category 2

Signal word

DANGER Hazard Statements Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes damage to organs Highly flammable liquid and vapor Pictograms Wash thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapors, or spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. – No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, and transportation equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Response If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth If on skin (or hair): Wash with plenty of water. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor In case of fire, use water spray, dry powder, alcohol resistant foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations

2.3 Other hazards

This product is toxic to humans. Primates are especially susceptible to the toxic effects of methanol, which are not reflected through toxicity data (see Section 11). May cause adverse reproductive effects. Toxicity Statement: Not applicable.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Dermal: Category 3 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation: Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Category 1 Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Signal Word: DANGER Hazard Statements: Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Pictograms