Methanol

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

Revision date : 2025-07-30

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GHS07 GHS02 GHS08 GHS06
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

14

Revision date

2025-07-30

Product name

Methanol

CAS No.

67-56-1

Manufacturer Name

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

Emergency telephone

(800) 424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 T016

Company Information

company name

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336, H361, H370

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, or hearing protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

DELAYED EFFECTS FROM LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE. Contains solvents which can cause permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. Please refer to the SDS for additional information. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) -

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