159268

Methanol Reag. Ph Eur

Methyl alcohol ; Carbinol ; Methynol

CAS :67-56-1

Storage class :3 A

Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
After inhalation of vapours	Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract.
After skin contact	slow absorption
After eye contact	irritant effect mucosal irritations
After swallowing	toxic.
After absorption	nausea , vomiting , headache , dizziness , inebriation , impaired vision , blindness ( Irreversible damage of the optical nerve. )
Systemic effects	acidosis , drop in blood pressure , agitation, spasms , narcosis , coma Symptoms may occur after a latency period has elapsed.

Protective equipments / General working measures

Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with skin. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Do not inhale vapours/aerosols.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. ChemizorbŽ ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	Water, CO₂, foam, powder.

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist.
After swallowing	Fresh air. Induce vomiting. Make victim drink ethanol (e.g. 1 drinking glass of a 40% alcoholic beverage). Summon doctor, mentioning methanol ingestion.
If breathing stops	mouth-to-mouth respiration or mechanical ventilation.