METHANOL ICSC: 0057 (May 2018)

Methyl alcohol
Carbinol
Wood alcohol
Methyl hydrate
CAS #: 67-56-1
UN #: 1230
EC Number: 200-659-6

ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING

NO open flames, NO sparks and
NO smoking. NO contact with
Highly flammable. Vapour/air incompatible substances. Use water spray, powder,
mixtures are explosive. Risk of Closed system, ventilation, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon
FIRE &
fire and explosion on contact explosion-proof electrical dioxide. In case of fire: keep
EXPLOSION with incompatible substances. equipment and lighting. Do NOT drums, etc., cool by spraying
See Notes. use compressed air for filling, with water.
discharging, or handling. Use
non-sparking handtools.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Cough. Dizziness. Headache.
Weakness. Visual disturbances. Use ventilation. Use local Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation Drowsiness. Shortness of breath. exhaust or breathing protection. attention.
Convulsions. Unconsciousness.
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire
Protective gloves. Protective
Skin Dry skin. Redness.
clothing.
hazard) with plenty of water.
Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for
Wear face shield or eye
several minutes (remove contact
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. protection in combination with
lenses if easily possible), then
breathing protection.
refer for medical attention.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Give
Do not eat, drink, or smoke
Abdominal pain. Further see one or two glasses of water to
Ingestion Inhalation.
during work. Wash hands before
drink. Refer immediately for
eating.
medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all
ignition sources. Ventilation. Personal protection: complete According to UN GHS Criteria
protective clothing including self-contained breathing
apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking
and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Wash
away remainder with plenty of water. Store and dispose of
according to local regulations.
STORAGE DANGER
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Separated from incompatible materials. Cool. Fireproof. Toxic if swallowed
Keep in a well-ventilated room. Harmful if inhaled
Causes damage to central nervous system
PACKAGING Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1; UN Pack Group:
II
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance Formula: CH4O / CH3OH

COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Molecular mass: 32.0
Boiling point: 65°C
Physical dangers Melting point: -98°C
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily Relative density (water = 1): 0.79
formed. Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 12.9
Chemical dangers
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.1
Reacts violently with strong oxidants, acids and reducing
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
agents. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
Flash point: 9°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 440°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6-50
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.74
Viscosity: 0.544 mPa at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure Inhalation risk

The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly
through the skin and by ingestion. on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous The substance may have effects on the central nervous system.
system. This may result in loss of consciousness. Exposure This may result in persistent or recurring headaches and
could cause blindness and death. The effects may be delayed. impaired vision.
Medical observation is indicated.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

TLV: 200 ppm as TWA; 250 ppm as STEL; (skin); BEI issued.
EU-OEL: 260 mg/m3, 200 ppm as TWA; (skin).
MAK: 130 mg/m3, 100 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

NOTES
Burns with nonluminous bluish flame.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must
be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EC Classification

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