# Methanol — GHS Hazard Statements & Safe Handling

> Methanol is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225), Toxic if swallowed (H301), Toxic in contact with skin (H311), Toxic if inhaled (H331), and Causes damage to organs (H370).

**Chemicals:** Methanol (CAS 67-56-1)

**GHS signal word:** Danger

## GHS hazard statements

- **H225** — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- **H301** — Toxic if swallowed
- **H311** — Toxic in contact with skin
- **H331** — Toxic if inhaled
- **H370** — Causes damage to organs

## Precautionary statements

- **P210** — Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources; No smoking
- **P233** — Keep container tightly closed
- **P260** — Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- **P270** — Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- **P271** — Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- **P280** — Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- **P301+P310** — IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- **P302+P352** — IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap
- **P304+P340** — IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
- **P308+P311** — IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- **P403+P235** — Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

## SDS safety rules

- (incompatibility) Avoid contact with oxidizers.
  - Incompatible with: Oxidizers
- (storage) Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source.
  - Incompatible with: Gas under pressure
- (storage) Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop.
  - Incompatible with: Cylinders
- (storage) Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.
  - Incompatible with: Empty containers

## Source

- Source type: canonical
- Supplier: Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
- SDS version: 1.01
- SDS revision date: 2018-07-24
- Region: US
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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