SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	METHANOL AR (methyl alcohol)
Catalogue No. :	AL2979	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	67-56-1	EC Number :	200-659-6
Grade :		EC Index Number :	603-001-00-X
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	29051100
Synonyms :	Methyl alcohol
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Industrial For professional use only
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 H311 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3 H331 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Specific target organ toxicity single exposure, Category 1 H370 Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F; R11 T; R23/24/25 T; R39/23/24/25 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS06 GHS02 GHS08
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301+H311+H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H370 - Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 - Do not breathe vapours, dust. P280 - Wear protective gloves, face protection, eye protection. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a doctor. P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		METHANOL AR/ACS
CAS No. :		67-56-1
EC Index No. :		603-001-00-X
EC No. :		200-659-6
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of water/…. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Obtain emergency medical attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects : Causes damage to organs. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Repeated exposure to this material can result in absorption through skin causing significant health hazard. Toxic in contact with skin. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Carbon dioxide. Foam. Water spray. Dry powder.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard :	May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No open flames. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only non-sparking tools. Do not breathe vapours. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Storage conditions :	Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid Colour
Colour :	Colourless.
Odour :	characteristic.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	-98 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	64.7 °C
Flash point :	11 °C
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Highly flamma
Vapour pressure :	96.5 at 20°C
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Relative density :	No data available Density : 0.8 g/cm3
Density :	0.8 g/cm3 Relative gas density : 1.1
Relative gas density :	1.1
Solubility :	Water: Complete
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	0.055 - 0.365 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Heat. Overheating.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Dermal: Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Oral: Toxic if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
STOT-single exposure :	Causes damage to organs.
STOT-repeated exposure :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Additional information :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Ecology - waste materials :	Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1230
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1230
UN-No. (IATA) :	1230
UN-No. (ADN) :	1230
UN-No. (RID) :	1230
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	METHANOL
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	METHANOL
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	METHANOL
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	METHANOL
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	METHANOL
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1230, METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1230, METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1230, METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1230, METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1230, METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	3 (6.1)
Danger labels :	3, 6.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	3 (6.1)
Danger labels :	3, 6.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	3 (6.1)
Danger labels :	3, 6.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	3 (6.1)
Danger labels :	3, 6.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	3 (6.1)
Danger labels :	3, 6.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : FT1 Special provisions (ADR) : 279 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1l Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T7 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP2 Tank code (ADR) : L4BH Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU15 Vehicle for tank carriage : FL Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV13, CV28 Special provisions for carriage - Operation (ADR) : S2, S19 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 336 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E EAC code : •2WE APP code : A(fl)
- Transport by sea
Special provisions (IMDG) : 279 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 L Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T7 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP2 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-D Stowage category (IMDG) : B Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW2 Flash point (IMDG) : 12°C c.c. MFAG-No : 131
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y341 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 1L PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 352 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 1L CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 364 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L Special provisions (IATA) : A104, A113 ERG code (IATA) : 3L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : FT1 Special provisions (ADN) : 279, 802 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 L Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Carriage permitted (ADN) : T Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP, EX, TOX, A Ventilation (ADN) : VE01, VE02 Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 2
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : FT1 Special provisions (RID) : 279 Limited quantities (RID) : 1L Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC02 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T7 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP2 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : L4BH Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU15 Transport category (RID) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (RID) : CW13, CW28 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE7 Hazard identification number (RID) : 336
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions METHANOL AR/ACS is not on the REACH Candidate List METHANOL AR/ACS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, significant hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 145) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen -Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class I-1 Store unit : 1 liter Classification remarks : F ; Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements: Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2 STOT SE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure, Category 1 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs. 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 F Highly flammable T Toxic