Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)

Other Names

Methyl Alcohol

Product Number(s)

18510, 18511, EMS18510, EMS18511

CAS Number

67-56-1

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
• Causes damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Ingestion

Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Eyes

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Skin

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor

Other Information

No further relevant information available

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols

Conditions for safe storage

• Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

Protective gloves

Body protection

Protective clothing

Respiratory protection

• In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer
• exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless fluid

Odour

Alcohol-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

128 hPa (96 mm Hg) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Density

0.79 g/cm³ (6.59255 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)

Boiling Point

64.7 °C (148.5 °F)

Melting Point

-98 °C (-144.4 °F)

Solubility

Fully miscible.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined.

Flash Point

11 °C (51.8 °F)

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Lower 5.5 Vol %, Upper 44 Vol %

Ignition Temperature

455 °C (851 °F)

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No irritant effect

Eye contact

No irritant effect

Skin contact

No irritant effect

Ingestion

No irritant effect

Inhalation

No irritant effect

Toxicity and irritation

No irritant effect

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 2 (Assessment by list): hazardous for water
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available

UN Number

UN1230

Proper shipping name

Methanol

Transport hazard class

3 Flammable liquids

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

Warning: Flammable liquids

Additional information

not available

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

313 Specific toxic chemical listings, Hazardous Air Pollutants, Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity,

Other Information

• This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
• specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

24 February 2026