Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311+H331, H319, H361, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001186 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H370 - Causes damage to organs H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met