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HAZARD INDEX:
HEALTH: 2
FLAMMABILITY: 3
REACTIVITY: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION: j
Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious
irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin.
INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If
breathing is difficult give oxygen. Only trained personnel should administer oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION:
Rinse mouth with water several times. Give victim plenty of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Obtain
medical assistance immediately. If vomiting occurs naturally, keep head lower than hips to prevent
aspiration.
EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention.
SKIN:
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get medical
attention if irritation persists.
NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 3
FLASHPOINT (METHOD): 9-15°C (PMCC)
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not available
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not available
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
SPECIAL HAZARDS:
May form flammable vapour-air mixture. This product or a component there of can flow along surfaces to
reach a distant ignition source and flash back.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water fog, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
Wear specified protective equipment. Remove sources of ignition. Small spills - Cover spill with absorbent
material. Scoop absorbed material into a suitable container for disposal. Large spills - Dike to contain.
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. Recover product to suitable containers or vessel for reuse, if
possible, or for disposal. Use only explosion proof transfer equipment.
HANDLING:
Wear specified protective equipment. Use only in a well ventilated area. Use only spark-proof and
explosion-proof tools and equipment.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep away from ignition sources. Keep away from heat. Keep away
from incompatible materials. Emptied containers may retain hazardous properties.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Methanol
000067-56-1 30-60% UK OES, TWA-ppm=200, STEL-ppm=250, skin
Propargyl alcohol
000107-19-7 5-10% UK OES, TWA-ppm=1, STEL-ppm=3, skin
INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
Strong oxidisers.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation. Ingestion. Eye contact. Skin contact. Skin
absorption.
INHALATION: Inhalation of solution vapour or mist may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause
headache, dizziness, nausea and inco-ordination. May cause visual disturbances.
INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea, dizziness or loss of co-ordination. May cause
visual impairments, ocular damage and possibly blindness if not treated medically.
ACUTE TOXICITY:
000107-19-7
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Dermatitis. Visual impairments.
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
This product is present on the "OCNS (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified
Chemicals" and has been included in Group C.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.
SHIPPING NAME:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
(contains methanol, propargyl alcohol)
UN NUMBER: UN 1992
AIR-ICAO/IATA
Class: 3; Sub Risk 6.1
Packing Group: II
Labels: Flammable liquid & Toxic
SEA-IMO/IMDG
Class: 3.2; Sub Risk 6.1
Packing Group: II
IMDG Page No.: 3232
Labels: Class 3 and Subsidiary Risk 6.1
ADR/RID-ADNR
ADR/RID/ADNR Class: 3
ADR/RID/ADNR Item: 19(b)
Label No.: 3+6.1
Hazard ID No.: 336
CEFIC TEC(R) No.: 30G32
NAME(S) ON LABEL:
METHANOL
PROPARGYL ALCOHOL
OXYALKYLATED ALCOHOL
CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: Highly flammable and toxic/F;T
RISK PHRASES:
R11 Highly flammable.
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES:
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.