Methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H300, H304, H312, H316, H320, H332, H340, H360, H370, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids : category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Oral : category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : category 3 Serious eye damage/irritation : category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity : category 1A Reproductive Toxicity : category 1B Spesific organ target toxicity (single exposure) : category 1 Spesific organ target toxicity (repated exposure) : category 1 H300 Fatal if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H332 Harmful if inhaled H316 Causes mild skin irritation H320 Causes eye irritation H340 May cause genetic defects H360 May damage fertility or unborn child H370 Cause damage to organs H373 May cause damage to organs trough prolonged or repeated exposure H304 Maybe fatal if swallowed and enters airways P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when handling this product P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/spray/vapour. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P201 Obtain special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

Aspiration hazard

category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.

Response

P301+P310 If swallowed : rinse mouth, DO NOT induce vomiting, immediately call a +P330+P33 poison center center or doctor/physician. P302+P352 1 If on skin : wash with plenty of soap and water, call a poison center or +P312 doctor/physician if you feel unwell P303+P353 If on skin (or hair) : rinse skin with water/shower, remove/take off +P361 immadiately all contamined clothing P304+P340 If inhaled : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for +P312 breathing, call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P305+P351 If in eyes : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact +P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persist : get medical advice/attention P308+P313 If exposed and concerned : get medical advice/attention P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs : get medical advice/attention P370+P378 In case of fire : use dry chemical, CO2, water spray, AFFF(R) (Aqueous Film Forming Foam (alcohol resistant)) type with either a 3% or 6% foam proportioning system for extinction P363 Wash contamined clothing before reuse

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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 regulations.