Material Safety Data Sheet

Methanol
Section 1: Chemical Product Identification
Product Name: Methanol Contact Information:00971-42340391
Synonym: -
Chemical Name: -
Chemical Formula: CH₄O
Product Use: Industrial Use

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Substances
Name of substance
Methanol
Molecular formula
CH₄O
Molar mass 32,04 g/mol

REACH Reg. No 01-2119433307-44-xxxx

CAS No 67-56-1
EC No 200-659-6
Index No 603-001-00-X

Substance, Specific Conc. Limits, M-factors, ATE

Specific Conc. Limits M-Factors ATE Exposure route

STOT SE 1; H370: C ≥ 10 % STOT SE 100 mg/ kg oral dermal

2; H371: 3 % ≤ C < 10 % 300 mg/ kg inhalation: vapor
3 mg/l/4h

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Section Hazard Cat- Hazard class Hazard
class egory and statement
category
2.6 Flammable liquid 2 Flam. Liq. 2 H225

3.1O Acute toxicity (oral) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H301

3.1D Acute toxicity (dermal) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H311

 3.1I Acute toxicity (inhal.) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H331

3.8 Specific target organ toxicity - single 1 STOT SE 1 H370

exposure
For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental

effects
Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure. The product is
combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources.
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Signal word Danger

Pictograms

GHS02, GHS06, GHS08

Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with
skin or if inhaled H370 Causes damage to
organs (eye)

Precautionary statements
Precautionary statements - prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces . No smoking
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection
Precautionary statements - response
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing
P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor

Signal word: Danger

Symbol(s)

H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with

skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage
to organs (eye).
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using this product. P280 Wear
protective gloves/eye protection.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing. P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a
POISON CENTER/doctor.

Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
 According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

General notes
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Self-protection of the first aider.
Following inhalation
Call a physician immediately. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration.
Following skin contact
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms
persist, seek medical advice.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Call a physician immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects , both acute and delayed
Following inhalation: Cough, Vertigo,
Headache, following skin contact: Has
degreasing effect on the skin,
After eye contact: Conjunctival redness of the eyes, Conjunctivitis (pink eye),
Following ingestion: Abdominal pain, Malaise, Vomiting, Poisoning effect on central
nervous system can cause convulsions, labored breathing and loss of consciousness,
Loss of righting reflex, and ataxia, Serious physical decay of vision, Risk of blindness,
Large doses may result in coma and death
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Suitable extinguishing media
co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings
water spray, alcohol resistant foam, dry extinguishing powder, BC-powder, carbon
dioxide (CO₂)
Unsuitable extinguishing media
water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Combustible. In case of insufficient ventilation and/or in use, may form
flammable/explosive vapor- air mixture. Solvent vapors are heavier than air and may
spread along floors. Places which are not ventilated, e.g. unventilated below ground level
areas such as trenches, conduits and shafts, are par- ticularly prone to the presence of
flammable substances or mixtures. Vapors are heavier than air, spread along floors
and form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.

Hazardous combustion products

In case of fire may be liberated: Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Fight fire with normal precautions
from a reasonable distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full chemical
protective clothing.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel

Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothes. Do not breathe vapor/spray. Avoidance of ignition sources.
Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Danger of explosion.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Advice on how to contain a spill
Covering of drains.
Advice on how to clean up a spill
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding
agents).
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
Reference to other sections
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see
section 8. Incompatible materials: see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Provision of sufficient ventilation. Use extractor hood (laboratory). Handle and open
container with care. Clear contaminated areas thoroughly.
Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Due to danger of explosion,
prevent leakage
of vapors into cellars, flues and ditches.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
 When using do not eat or drink. Thorough skin-cleansing after handling the product.
When using do not smoke .
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from sunlight.
Incompatible substances
or mixtures Observe
hints for combined
storage. Consideration of
other advice:
Store locked up. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Ventilation requirements
Keep any substance that emits harmful vapors or gases in a place that allows these to
be permanently extracted. Use local and general ventilation.
Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Recommended storage temperature: 15 – 25 °C
Specific end use(s)
No information available.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)

Name of CAS No Identi- fier TW A TWA Source
agent [pp m] [mg/ m³]

methanol 67-56-1 IOELV 200 260 2006/15/

EC

methanol 67-56-1 OELV 200 260 S.I. No.

619 of
2001

Notation
Ceiling-C Ceiling value is a limit value above which exposure should not occur
STEL Short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and
which is related to a 15-minute period (unless otherwise specified)
TWA Time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation
to a reference period of 8 hours’ time-weighted average (unless otherwise specified)

Human health values

Relevant DNELs and other threshold levels

Endpoint Threshold Protection goal, Used Exposure time

level route of in
exposure
DNEL 130 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) chronic - systemic effects

DNEL 130 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) acute - systemic effects
 DNEL 130 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) chronic - local effects

DNEL 130 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) acute - local effects

DNEL 20 mg/kg bw/ human, dermal worker (industry) chronic - systemic effects
day

DNEL 20 mg/kg bw/ human, dermal worker (industry) acute - systemic effects
day

Environmental values

Relevant PNECs and other threshold levels

End- Threshold Organism Environmental Exposure

point level com- time
partment
mg
PNEC 20,8 /l aquatic organisms freshwater short-term (single
instance)
mg
PNEC 2,08 /l aquatic organisms marine water short-term (single
instance)

mg
PNEC 100 / aquatic organisms sewage treatment plant short-term (single
(STP) instance)
mg
PNEC 77 /k g aquatic organisms freshwater sediment short-term (single
instance)
mg
PNEC 7,7 /kg aquatic organisms marine sediment short-term (single
instance)

mg
PNEC 100 /kg terrestrial soil short-term (single
organisms instance)

Exposure controls
Individual protection measures (personal
protective equipment) Eye/face protection

Use safety goggle with side protection.

Skin protection

hand protection
Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested
according to EN 374. Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use. For special
purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective
gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. The times are
approximate values from measurements at 22 ° C and permanent con- tact. Increased
temperatures due to heated substances, body heat etc. and a reduction of the effect-
ive layer thickness by stretching can lead to a considerable reduction of the
breakthrough time. If in doubt, contact manufacturer. At an approx. 1.5 times larger /
 smaller layer thickness, the respective breakthrough time is doubled / halved. The data
apply only to the pure substance. When transferred to substance mixtures, they may
only be considered as a guide.
• type of material
Butyl caoutchouc (butyl rubber)
• material thickness
0,7mm
• breakthrough times of the glove material
>480 minutes (permeation: level 6)
• other protection measures
Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier
creams/ointments) is recommended.
Flame-retardant protective clothing.
Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection necessary at: Aerosol or mist formation. Type: A (against organic
gases and va- pours with a boiling point of > 65 °C , colour code: Brown).
Environmental exposure controls
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability

Stable under normal conditions of use.

Conditions to Avoid

Exposure to water vapour.

Materials to Avoid

Aluminum. tin. Zinc. Oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Water vapour. Hydrogen may be
evolved by the corrosive effect of the material on certain metals.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Basis for Assessment : Information given is based on product testing.

Acute Oral Toxicity : Causes digestive tract burns.
Acute Dermal Toxicity : Data not available.
 Acute Inhalation Toxicity : Data not available.
Skin Irritation : Causes severe burns.
Eye Irritation : Causes severe burns.
Respiratory Irritation : Causes severe burns.
Sensitization : Not applicable.
Repeated Dose Toxicity : Data not available.
Mutagenicity : Not considered a mutagenic hazard.
Carcinogenicity : Not classified as a carcinogen.
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity : Data not available.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Toxicity
Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment

Aquatic toxicity (acute)

Endpoint Value Species Source Exposure

time

LC50 15.400 mg/ l fish ECHA 96 h

ErC50 22.000 mg/ l algae ECHA 96 h

Biodegradation
The substance is readily biodegradable.
Process of degradability
Theoretical Oxygen Demand: 1,498 mg/mg

Theoretical Carbon Dioxide: 1,374 mg/mg

Biochemical Oxygen Demand: 1.236 mg/g at 5 d

Process of degradability

Process Degradation rate Time

biotic/abiotic 99 % 30 d

oxygen depletion 69 % 5d

Bioaccumulative potential
Does not significantly accumulate in organisms.
n-octanol/water (log KOW) -0,77 (ECHA)

Mobility in soil
Data are not available.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Data are not available.
Endocrine disrupting properties
Not listed.
Other adverse effects
Data are not available.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of
contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains .
Waste treatment of containers/packaging
It is a dangerous waste; only packaging which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be
used.
Relevant provisions relating to waste
The allocation of waste identity numbers/waste descriptions must be carried out
according to the
EEC, specific to the industry and process. Waste catalogue ordinance (Germany).
Remarks
Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or
national waste management facilities. Please consider the relevant national or regional
provisions.

Section 14: Transport Information

UN number or ID number
ADR/RID/ADN UN 1230
IMDG-Code UN 1230
ICAO-TI UN 1230
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID/ADN METHANOL
IMDG-Code METHANOL
ICAO-TI Methanol
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID/ADN 3 (6.1)
IMDG-Code 3 (6.1)
ICAO-TI 3 (6.1)
Packing group
ADR/RID/ADN II
IMDG-Code II
ICAO-TI II
Environmental hazards non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the
gerous
dan- goods regulations

Special precautions for user

Provisions for dangerous goods (ADR) should be complied within the premises.

Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.

Information for each of the UN Model Regulations

Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN)
- Additional information
Proper shipping name METHANOL
Particulars in the transport document UN1230, METHANOL, 3
(6.1), II, (D/E) Classification code FT1
Danger label(s) 3+6.1

Special provisions (SP) 279, 802(ADN)

Excepted quantities (EQ) E2
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Transport category (TC) 2
Tunnel restriction code (TRC) D/E Hazard identification No
336
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) - Additional information
Proper shipping name METHANOL
Particulars in the shipper's declaration UN1230, METHANOL, 3
(6.1), II, 9,7°C c.c. Marine pollutant -
Danger label(s) 3+6.1

Special provisions (SP) 279

Excepted quantities (EQ) E2
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
 EmS F-E, S-D
Stowage category B
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR) - Additional information
Proper shipping name Methanol
Particulars in the shipper's declaration UN1230, Methanol, 3 (6.1), II
Danger label(s) 3+6.1

Special provisions (SP) A113

Excepted quantities (EQ) E2
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L

Section 15: Other Regulatory Information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance

or mixture
Relevant provisions of the
European Union (EU) Restrictions
according to REACH, Annex XVII
Dangerous substances with restrictions (REACH, Annex XVII)

Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Restriction No

Methanol methanol 67-56-1 R69 69

Methanol this product meets the criteria R3 3

for classification in
accordance with Reg- ulation
No 1272/2008/EC
Methanol flammable / pyrophoric R40 40

Legend
R3 1. Shall not be used in:
- ornamental articles intended to produce light or colour effects by means of different
phases, for example in orna-
mental lamps and ashtrays,
- tricks and jokes,
- games for one or more participants, or any article intended to be used as such, even with
ornamental aspects,
2. Articles not complying with paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market.
3. Shall not be placed on the market if they contain a colouring agent, unless required for
fiscal reasons, or perfume,
or both, if they:
— can be used as fuel in decorative oil lamps for supply to the general public, and
— present an aspiration hazard and are labelled with H304.
4. Decorative oil lamps for supply to the general public shall not be placed on the market
unless they conform to the
European Standard on Decorative oil lamps (EN 14059) adopted by the European
Committee for Standardisation
(CEN).
5. Without prejudice to the implementation of other Union provisions relating to the
classification, labelling and pack-
aging of substances and mixtures, suppliers shall ensure, before the placing on the market,
that the following require-
ments are met:
(a) lamp oils, labelled with H304, intended for supply to the general public are visibly, legibly
and indelibly marked as
follows: “Keep lamps filled with this liquid out of the reach of children”; and, by 1 December
2010, “Just a sip of lamp oil
– or even sucking the wick of lamps – may lead to life-threatening lung damage”;
 (b) grill lighter fluids, labelled with H304, intended for supply to the general public are
legibly and indelibly marked by
1 December 2010 as follows: ‘Just a sip of grill lighter fluid may lead to life threatening lung
damage’;
(c) lamps oils and grill lighters, labelled with H304, intended for supply to the general public
are packaged in black
opaque containers not exceeding 1 litre by 1 December 2010.’;
R40 1. Shall not be used, as substance or as mixtures in aerosol dispensers where these
aerosol dispensers are intended
for supply to the general public for entertainment and decorative purposes such as the
following:
- metallic glitter intended mainly for decoration,
- artificial snow and frost,
- ‘whoopee’ cushions,
- silly string aerosols,
- imitation excrement,
- horns for parties,
- decorative flakes and foams,
- artificial cobwebs,
- stink bombs.
2. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification,
packaging and labelling of
substances, suppliers shall ensure before the placing on the market that the packaging of
aerosol dispensers referred
to above is marked visibly, legibly and indelibly with:
‘For professional users only’.
3. By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the aerosol dispensers
referred to Article 8 (1a) of
Council Directive 75/324/EEC (2).
4. The aerosol dispensers referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be placed on the
market unless they conform to
the requirements indicated.
R69 Shall not be placed on the market to the general public after 9 May 2019 in windscreen
washing or defrosting fluids, in
a concentration equal to or greater than 0,6 % by weight.

2012/18/EU (Seveso III)

No Dangerous substance/hazard Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the Notes

categories application of lower and upper-tier
requirements

22 methanol 500 5.000

Seveso Directive

Deco-Paint Directive
g
VOC content 100 % 790 /l

Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)

VOC content 100 %

VOC content 790 g/l

Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in

electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
not listed
Regulation concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and
Transfer
Register (PRTR)
not listed
 Water Framework Directive (WFD)

List of pollutants (WFD)

Name of substance Name acc. to CAS Listed in Remarks
inventory No
Methanol Substances and A)
preparations, or the
breakdown products of
such, which have been
proved to pos- sess
carcinogenic or
mutagenic properties or
properties which may
affect steroidogenic,
thyroid, reproduction or
other endocrine- related
functions in or via the
aquatic environment

Legend
A) Indicative list of the main pollutants

National inventories
Country Inventory Status

AU AICS substance is listed

CA DSL substance is listed

CN IECSC substance is listed

EU ECSI substance is listed

EU REACH Reg. substance is listed

JP CSCL-ENCS substance is listed

KR KECI substance is listed

MX INSQ substance is listed

NZ NZIoC substance is listed

PH PICCS substance is listed

TR CICR substance is listed

TW TCSI substance is listed

US TSCA substance is listed

Legend
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CICR Chemical Inventory and Control Regulation
CSCL-ENCS List of Existing and New Chemical Substances (CSCL-ENCS)
DSL Domestic Substances List (DSL)
ECSI EC Substance Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS, NLP)
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China
INSQ National Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECI Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NZIoC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
PICCS Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
REACH Reg. REACH registered substances
TCSI Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.