GHS ClassificationCAS 67-56-1
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).
Signal word — DANGER
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| 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
Incompatibilities
- Avoid contact with oxidizers.Involves: Oxidizers
Storage requirements
- Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source.Involves: Gas under pressure
- Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop.Involves: Cylinders
- Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.Involves: Empty containers
Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.
Verified source
- Source
- Official SDS (canonicalized)
- Supplier
- Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
- SDS revised
- 2018-07-24
- Last verified
- 2026-07-15
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