METHANOL 0057

April 2000
CAS No: 67-56-1 Methyl alcohol
RTECS No: PC1400000 Carbinol
UN No: 1230 Wood alcohol
EC No: 603-001-00-X CH4O / CH3OH
Molecular mass: 32.0

TYPES OF
HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE

FIRE Highly flammable. See Notes. NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
NO smoking. NO contact with water in large amounts, carbon
oxidants. dioxide.

EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
explosion-proof electrical equipment cool by spraying with water.
and lighting. Do NOT use
compressed air for filling,
discharging, or handling. Use
non-sparking handtools.

EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE OF

ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!

Inhalation Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Ventilation. Local exhaust or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Nausea. Weakness. Visual breathing protection. attention.
disturbance.

Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Redness. clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.

Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.

Ingestion Abdominal pain. Shortness of Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Induce vomiting (ONLY IN
breath. Vomiting. Convulsions. work. Wash hands before eating. CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer
Unconsciousness. (Further see for medical attention.
Inhalation).

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Collect leaking F Symbol Do not transport with food and
liquid in sealable containers. Wash away remainder T Symbol feedstuffs.
with plenty of water. Remove vapour with fine water R: 11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25
spray. Chemical protection suit including S: (1/2-)7-16-36/37-45
self-contained breathing apparatus. UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1230 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Cool.
NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 0

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0057 METHANOL

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily Inhalation risk
formed. A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly
on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
Occupational exposure limits respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
TLV: 200 ppm as TWA, 250 ppm as STEL; (skin); BEI issued; central nervous system, resulting in loss of consciousness.
(ACGIH 2004). Exposure may result in blindness and death. The effects may be
MAK: 200 ppm, 270 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: II(4); skin delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
absorption (H); Pregnancy risk group: C (DFG 2004).
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system,
resulting in persistent or recurring headaches and impaired
vision.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 65/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.01
Melting point: -98/C Flash point: 12/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.79 Auto-ignition temperature: 464/C
Solubility in water: miscible Explosive limits, vol% in air: 5.5-44
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 12.3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.82/-0.66
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.1

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES
Burns with nonluminous bluish flame.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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