Safety Data Sheets / Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
Safety Data Sheet
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
- Other Names
- Methyl Alcohol
- Product Number(s)
- 18510, 18511, EMS18510, EMS18511
- CAS Number
- 67-56-1
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
- GHS02 Flame
- Flam Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- GHS08 Health Hazard
- STOT SE 1 H370 Causes damage tot the central nervous system and the visual organs
- GHS07
- Acute Tox 4. H302 Harmful if swallowed
- Acute Tox 4. H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- Acute Tox 4. H332 Harmful if inhaled
Label Elements



- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
- Causes damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
- Use only non-sparking tools.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- Ingestion
- Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- Eyes
- IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- Skin
- Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Alcohol | 67-56-1 | Not Available |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help
- Inhalation
- Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
- In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation
- Skin Contact
- Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly
- Eye Contact
- Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
- HAZCHEM
- No further relevant information available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Mouth respiratory protective device
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away
- Environmental precautions
- Dilute with plenty of water.
- Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust
- Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Open and handle receptacle with care.
- Prevent formation of aerosols
- Conditions for safe storage
- Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
- Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Tightly sealed goggles
- Skin protection
- Protective gloves
- Body protection
- Protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer
- exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Colourless fluid
- Odour
- Alcohol-like
- pH
- Not determined
- Vapour Pressure
- 128 hPa (96 mm Hg) at 20 °C (68 °F)
- Density
- 0.79 g/cm³ (6.59255 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)
- Boiling Point
- 64.7 °C (148.5 °F)
- Melting Point
- -98 °C (-144.4 °F)
- Solubility
- Fully miscible.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not determined.
- Flash Point
- 11 °C (51.8 °F)
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Lower 5.5 Vol %, Upper 44 Vol %
- Ignition Temperature
- 455 °C (851 °F)
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available
- Chemical stability
- No decomposition if used according to specifications.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No dangerous reactions known.
- Conditions to avoid
- No further relevant information available
- Incompatible materials
- No further relevant information available
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No irritant effect
- Eye contact
- No irritant effect
- Skin contact
- No irritant effect
- Ingestion
- No irritant effect
- Inhalation
- No irritant effect
- Toxicity and irritation
- No irritant effect
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- No further relevant information available.
- Persistence and degradability
- No further relevant information available.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No further relevant information available.
- Other adverse effects
- Water hazard class 2 (Assessment by list): hazardous for water
- Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
- Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations
14. Transport Information
ADG label required


- HAZCHEM
- No further relevant information available
- UN Number
- UN1230
- Proper shipping name
- Methanol
- Transport hazard class
- 3 Flammable liquids
- Packing group
- II
- Environmental hazard
- Not applicable.
- Special precautions for users
- Warning: Flammable liquids
- Additional information
- not available
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- 313 Specific toxic chemical listings, Hazardous Air Pollutants, Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity,
- Other Information
- This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
- specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 25 February 2026
