1. Product: Methanol
2. Manufacturer: Gulf Petrochemicals
3. LD 50: 5600 mg/kg & LC 50: 15800 mg/kg
4. Hazard Statement:
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor.H301+H311+H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 - Causes damage to organs. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary Statement:
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Methanol Safety Data Sheet according to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Schedule 1 of Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) 03/30/2017 EN (English NA) 2/10 P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands 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, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Response
P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use Water spray to extinguish. P307+P311 - If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor. P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a doctor. P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P330 - Rinse mouth. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P403+P233 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to licensed waste management site
5. Incompatability: Oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Strong bases. Methanol is not compatible with gasket and O-rings materials made of Buna-N and Nitrile.
6. Date of issue: 09/22/2005 Revision date: 03/30/2017
7. Use: Company actually producing 2,000 tonnes per day of methanol mostly for export purposes and some local sales. The product is mostly used to produce such as acetic acid and formaldehyde, which in turn are used in products like adhesives, foams, plywood subfloors, solvents,...etc