Safety Data Sheet
Methanol
Version 2.7 Revision Date: 09/01/2019
SDS Number: 100000002748 1 / 12 Methanol
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : Methanol
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use : Solvent.
Fuel
Feedstock
Manufacturer or supplier’s details
Company : Univar Solutions USA, Inc.
Address
3075 Highland Pkwy Suite 200
Downers Grove, IL 60515
United States of America (USA)
Emergency telephone number:
Transport North America: CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300)
CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL Tel # 703 -527-3887
Additional Information: : Responsible Party: Product Compliance Department
E-mail: SDSNA@univarsolutions.com
SDS Requests: 1-855-429-2661
Website: www.univarsolutions.com
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Flammable liquids
: Category 2
Acute toxicity (Oral)
: Category 3
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)
: Category 3
Acute toxicity (Dermal)
: Category 3
Eye irritation
: Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity
– single exposure
: Category 1 (Eyes, Central nervous system)
Specific target organ toxicity
– single exposure
: Category 3 (Central nervous system)
GHS label elements
Hazard pictograms
:
Signal word
: Danger
Hazard statements
: H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or
if inhaled.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
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H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H370 Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary statements
: Prevention:
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip-
ment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
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/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a
POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately
all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water
for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten-
tion.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco-
hol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage:
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container
tightly closed.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis-
posal plant.
Other hazards
None known.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance / Mixture : Substance
Hazardous components
CAS-No. Chemical name Weight percent
67-56-1 Methanol 90 – 100
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Any Concentration shown as a range is due to batch variation.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Move out of dangerous area.
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.
If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical
advice.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
In case of skin contact : If on skin, rinse well with water.
If on clothes, remove clothes.
In case of eye contact : Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
If swallowed : Keep respiratory tract clear.
Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Take victim immediately to hospital.
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Alcohol-resistant foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
: High volume water jet
Specific hazards during fire-
fighting
: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Hazardous combustion prod-
ucts
: Carbon oxides
formaldehyde
toxic fumes
Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
For safety reasons in case of fire, cans should be stored sepa-
rately in closed containments.
Use a water spray to cool fully closed containers.
Special protective equipment
for firefighters
: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if nec-
essary.
Use personal protective equipment.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Personal precautions, protec-
tive equipment and emer-
gency procedures
: Use personal protective equipment.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentra-
tions. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.
Environmental precautions
: Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
: Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible ab-
sorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, ver-
miculite) and place in container for disposal according to local
/ national regulations (see section 13).
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on protection against
fire and explosion
: Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.
Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge
(which might cause ignition of organic vapours). Use only
explosion-proof equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot
surfaces and sources of ignition.
Advice on safe handling : Avoid formation of aerosol.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the ap-
plication area.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Container may be opened only under exhaust ventilation
hood.
Open drum carefully as content may be under pressure.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Conditions for safe storage : No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Observe label precautions.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
CAS-No. Components Value type
(Form of
exposure)
Control parame-
ters / Permissible
concentration
Basis
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67-56-1 Methanol TWA 200 ppm ACGIH
STEL 250 ppm ACGIH
TWA 200 ppm
260 mg/m3
NIOSH REL
ST 250 ppm
325 mg/m3
NIOSH REL
TWA 200 ppm
260 mg/m3
OSHA Z-1
STEL 250 ppm
325 mg/m3
OSHA P0
TWA 200 ppm
260 mg/m3
OSHA P0
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : General and local exhaust ventilation is recommended to
maintain vapor exposures below recommended limits. Where
concentrations are above recommended limits or are un-
known, appropriate respiratory protection should be worn.
Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and
use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators. Protection provided
by air purifying respirators against exposure to any hazardous
chemical is limited. Use a positive pressure air supplied respi-
rator if there is any potential for uncontrolled release, expo-
sure levels are unknown, or any other circumstance where air
purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
Hand protection
Remarks : The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed
with the producers of the protective gloves.
Eye protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing
problems.
Skin and body protection : Impervious clothing
Choose body protection according to the amount and concen-
tration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : liquid
Colour : Clear, Colorless
Odour : alcohol-like
Odour Threshold : 4.2 – 5960 ppm
pH : No data available
Freezing Point (Melting
point/freezing point)
: -97.8 – -97.6 C (-144.0 – -143.7 F)
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Boiling Point (Boiling
point/boiling range)
: 64.7 C (148.5 F)
Flash point : 11 C (52 F)
Evaporation rate : 4.1
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Upper explosion limit
: 36.5 %(V)
Lower explosion limit
: 5.5 %(V)
Vapour pressure : 96.00 mmHg
Relative vapour density : 1.1 @ 20 C (68 F)
(Air = 1.0)
Relative density : 0.791 – 0.793 @ 20 C (68 F)
Reference substance: (water = 1)
Density : 0.792 g/cm3 @ 20 C (68 F)
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : completely miscible
Solubility in other solvents : No data available
Partition coefficient: n-
octanol/water
: log Pow: 0.82
Auto-ignition temperature : 464 C
Thermal decomposition : No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : 0.8 mPa.s @ 25 C (77 F)
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reac-
tions
: Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
Conditions to avoid : Keep away from heat, flame, sparks and other ignition
sources.
Exposure to moisture
Incompatible materials : Acids
Alkali metals
Alkalis
Oxidizing agents
Reducing agents
Hazardous decomposition
products
: Carbon oxides
Formaldehyde
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: 101.01 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: 3.03 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: vapour
Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate: 303.03 mg/kg
Components:
67-56-1:
Acute oral toxicity : Assessment: The component/mixture is toxic after single in-
gestion.
Acute inhalation toxicity : Assessment: The component/mixture is toxic after short term
inhalation.
Remarks: Supporting toxicological evidence is limited for this
classification. This harmonized classification will replace the
indicated classification due to industry leaders and the EU
Harmonized Classification (Annex VII).
Acute dermal toxicity : Assessment: The component/mixture is toxic after single con-
tact with skin.
Carcinogenicity
IARC
No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
OSHA
No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is on OSHA s list of regulated carcinogens.
NTP
No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.
STOT – single exposure
Components:
67-56-1:
Target Organs: Eyes, Central nervous system
Assessment: The substance or mixture is classified as specific target organ toxicant, single ex-
posure, category 1.
Further information
Product:
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Remarks: Solvents may degrease the skin.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
Product:
Ozone-Depletion Potential : Regulation: 40 CFR Protection of Environment; Part 82 Pro-
tection of Stratospheric Ozone – CAA Section 602 Class I
Substances
Remarks: This product neither contains, nor was manufac-
tured with a Class I or Class II ODS as defined by the U.S.
Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82, Subpt. A, App.A + B).
Additional ecological infor-
mation
: No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and
federal regulations.
For assistance with your waste management needs – including
disposal, recycling and waste stream reduction, contact Uni-
var Solutions ChemCare: 1-800-909-4897
Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.
Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (Department of Transportation):
UN1230, Methanol, 3, II
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IATA (International Air Transport Association):
UN1230, Methanol, 3 (6.1), II
IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods):
UN1230, METHANOL, 3, (6.1), II, Flash Point:11 C(52 F)
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification
: B2: Flammable liquid
D2B: Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
EPCRA – Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
CERCLA Reportable Quantity
Components CAS-No. Component RQ
(lbs)
Calculated product RQ
(lbs)
Methanol 67-56-1 5000 5000
SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
: Flammable (gases, aerosols, liquids, or solids)
Acute toxicity (any route of exposure)
Specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure)
Serious eye damage or eye irritation
SARA 302
: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting re-
quirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313
: The following components are subject to reporting levels es-
tablished by SARA Title III, Section 313:
67-56-1 Methanol
Clean Air Act
The following chemical(s) are listed as HAP under the U.S. Clean Air Act, Section 12 (40 CFR 61):
67-56-1 Methanol
This product does not contain any chemicals listed under the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 112(r) for Accidental
Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130, Subpart F).
The following chemical(s) are listed under the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 111 SOCMI Intermediate or Final
VOC’s (40 CFR 60.489):
67-56-1 Methanol
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any Hazardous Substances listed under the U.S. CleanWater Act, Section
311, Table 116.4A.
This product does not contain any Hazardous Chemicals listed under the U.S. CleanWater Act, Section 311,
Table 117.3.
This product does not contain any toxic pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act Section 307
Massachusetts Right To Know
67-56-1 Methanol
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Pennsylvania Right To Know
67-56-1 Methanol
California Prop 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methanol, which is/are
known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more in-
formation go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:
TSCA
: On TSCA Inventory
DSL
: All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
AICS
: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
NZIoC
: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
ENCS
: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
KECI
: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
PHIL
: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
IECSC
: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
SECTION16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA: HMIS III:
The information accumulated is based on the data of which we are aware and is believed
to be correct as of the date hereof. Since this information may be applied under conditions
beyond our control and with which we may be unfamiliar and since data made become
available subsequently to the date hereof, we do not assume any responsibility for the
results of its use. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information
is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. This SDS has been prepared by
Univar Solutions Product Compliance Department (1-855-429-2661)
SDSNA@univarsolutions.com.
Flammability
Health
Instability
2
3
0
FLAMMABILITY
PHYSICAL HAZARD
HEALTH
3
0
2
Special hazard.
0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,
2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 =Extreme, * = Chronic
Safety Data Sheet
Methanol
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Revision Date : 09/01/2019
Legacy SDS: : R0001447; 100000027675
Material number:
16141257, 16142280, 16134421, 16141541, 16127437, 16125772, 16121925, 145658,
16039562, 16110171, 16108079, 16002900, 16087724, 559683, 16032613, 779915,
16024445, 16018469, 736115, 730007, 730006, 717897, 716726, 713298, 710534, 695309,
694361, 689940, 690224, 682513, 638917, 625491, 602665, 554053, 554376, 554361,
554308, 554052, 554159, 546854, 117978, 132227, 118306, 116867, 161021, 130207,
130736, 159527, 160328, 115098, 115229, 143136, 508297, 501342, 20302, 22243, 20300,
20299, 500031, 16100717, 16076584, 16056428, 16056427, 16056426, 16056425, 16055184,
16053934, 16049742, 16031073, 16024444, 16021152, 16016316, 743459, 699273, 627702,
600798, 546132, 504381, 504224, 161018, 160329, 159524, 144602, 136311, 131538,
131334, 122681, 117981, 115232, 82470, 82339, 20305, 20304, 20303, 20301, 20298, 20297
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
ACGIH American Conference of Govern-
ment Industrial Hygienists
LD50 Lethal Dose 50%
AICS Australia, Inventory of Chemical
Substances
LOAEL Lowest Observed Adverse Effect
Level
DSL Canada, Domestic Substances List NFPA National Fire Protection Agency
NDSL Canada, Non-Domestic Substanc-
es List
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational
Safety & Health
CNS Central Nervous System NTP National Toxicology Program
CAS Chemical Abstract Service NZloC New Zealand Inventory of Chemi-
cals
EC50 Effective Concentration NOAEL No Observable Adverse Effect
Level
EC50 Effective Concentration 50% NOEC No Observed Effect Concentration
EGEST EOSCA Generic Exposure Scenar-
io Tool
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health
Administration
EOSCA European Oilfield Specialty Chem-
icals Association
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
EINECS European Inventory of Existing
Chemical Substances
PICCS Philippines Inventory of Commer-
cial Chemical Substances
MAK Germany Maximum Concentration
Values
PRNT Presumed Not Toxic
GHS Globally Harmonized System RCRA Resource Conservation Recovery
Act
>= Greater Than or Equal To STEL Short-term Exposure Limit
IC50 Inhibition Concentration 50% SARA Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act.
IARC International Agency for Research
on Cancer
TLV Threshold Limit Value
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances in China
TWA Time Weighted Average
ENCS Japan, Inventory of Existing and
New Chemical Substances
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
KECI Korea, Existing Chemical Inventory UVCB Unknown or Variable Composi-
tion, Complex Reaction Products,
and Biological Materials
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<= Less Than or Equal To WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%