MSDS - Methanol
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Common synonyms | Methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, meths |
Formula | Reproduced |
Properties | Form: colourless liquid with a
characteristic smellSpecific gravity: 0.79 |
Principal hazards | Methanol is toxic. If ingested or inhaled
it can cause a wide range of harmful effects, from sickness, heart and liver damage to reproductive harm, blindess or death.are unusually wide. |
Safe handling | Always wear safety glasses.Remove any source of ignition from the working area. Don't forget that a hot air gun, a hot plate or even a radiator may be sufficiently hot to ignite the vapour.work is very well ventilated. |
Emergency | Eye contact: Immediately flush the eye with
plenty of water. Continue for several minutes and call for medical help.swallowed is significant urgent medical action is vital. |
Disposal | Trace amounts of methanol can be flushed
down a sink with a large quantity of water, unless local rules prohibit this. Larger amounts should be collected in a non-chlorinatedwaste solvent container for disposal. |
Protective equipment | Safety glasses. If you need gloves, butyl rubber is a suitable material. |
Further information | <a href="http://ptcl.chem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS">More extensive safety data</a> |
Reproduced with kind permission of Oxford University. |