Methanol [for HPLC Solvent]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ 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 exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.