What is the MSDS for methanol?

What is the MSDS for methanol?

Inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption of methanol can cause significant disturbances in vision, including blindness. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis.

What is the NFPA rating for methanol?

Chemical Identifiers

Diamond	Hazard	Description
3 1 0	Health	Can cause significant irritation.
Flammability	Can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions.
Instability	Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
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What is the proper shipping name of methanol?

UN 1230
Get specific when shipping potentially dangerous liquids with Labelmaster’s UN 1230 (Methanol) Flammable Liquid Placards. Pre-printed with a UN Number, these Hazard Class 3 placards meet the requirements of 49 CFR 172.500 for domestic and international shipments of hazardous materials by highway, rail and water.

What are the major hazards of methanol?

Hazards Associated with Using Methanol Methanol is highly flammable and toxic. Direct ingestion of more than 10mL can cause permanent blindness by destruction of the optic nerve, poisoning of the central nervous system, coma and possibly death. These hazards are also true if methanol vapors are inhaled.

How do you clean up methanol spill?

Soak up spill with non-combustible absorbent material. Recover methanol and dilute with water to reduce fire hazard. Prevent spilled methanol from entering sewers, confined spaces, drains, or waterways.

What class liquid is methanol?

class 3
Commonly transported class 3 dangerous goods include acetone, adhesives, paints, gasoline, perfume, ethanol, methanol and some pesticides with flammable solvents.

How much methanol can you transport without Hazmat?

DOT restricts aircraft transportation of Class 3 flammables (e.g., methanol) to a maximum of 1 liter on passenger aircraft and 60 liters on cargo aircraft, irrespective of the shipping company: Fed-X, UPS, etc. Drum quantities are not considered to be air transportable.

How long does it take to go blind from methanol?

Decreased vision may start as early as twelve hours after exposure. Long-term outcomes may include blindness and kidney failure. Toxicity and death may occur even after drinking a small amount.

What happens if I get methanol on my skin?

Methanol can also degrease the skin, which may cause dermatitis. Symptoms of acute methanol exposure may include headache, weakness, drowsiness, nausea, difficult breathing, drunkenness, eye irritation, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and possibly death.