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Methanol

CAS 67-56-1 · CH4O

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Toxic, Health hazard

Pictograms

FlammableToxicHealth hazard

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H370 Causes damage to organs

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventIntermediateFuelAnti-freeze agentFuel agentsCleaning agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) ST 250 ppm (325 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3)
IDLH 6000 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

methanol · methyl alcohol · 67-56-1 · wood alcohol · Methylol · Wood naphtha · Methyl hydroxide · Monohydroxymethane

Molecular weight

32.042 g/mol

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Flammable · Toxic · Health hazard

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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