International Chemical Safety Cards 

METHANOL ICSC: 0057 

Methyl alcohol 

Carbinol 

Wood alcohol 

CH4O / CH3OH 

Molecular mass: 32.0 

ICSC # 0057 

CAS # 67-56-1 

RTECS # PC1400000

UN # 1230 

EC # 603-001-00-X 

November 04, 2000 Validated 

TYPES OF 

HAZARD/ 

EXPOSURE 

ACUTE HAZARDS/ 

SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING 

FIRE 

Highly flammable. See Notes. NO open flames, NO sparks, and 

NO smoking. NO contact with 

oxidants. 

Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, 

water in large amounts, carbon 

dioxide. 

EXPLOSION 

Vapour/air mixtures are 

explosive. 

Closed system, ventilation, 

explosion-proof electrical 

equipment and lighting. Do NOT 

use compressed air for filling, 

discharging, or handling. Use 

non-sparking handtools. 

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., 

cool by spraying with water. 

EXPOSURE 

AVOID EXPOSURE OF 

ADOLESCENTS AND 

CHILDREN! 

 •INHALATION 

Cough. Dizziness. Headache. 

Nausea. Weakness. Visual 

disturbance. 

Ventilation. Local exhaust or 

breathing protection. 

Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical 

attention. 

 •SKIN 

MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry 

skin. Redness. 

Protective gloves. Protective 

clothing. 

Remove contaminated clothes. 

Rinse skin with plenty of water 

or shower. Refer for medical 

attention. 

 •EYES 

Redness. Pain. Safety goggles or eye protection 

in combination with breathing 

protection. 

First rinse with plenty of water 

for several minutes (remove 

contact lenses if easily possible), 

then take to a doctor. 

 •INGESTION 

Abdominal pain. Shortness of 

breath. Vomiting. Convulsions. 

Unconsciousness. (Further see 

Inhalation). 

Do not eat, drink, or smoke 

during work. Wash hands before 

eating. 

Induce vomiting (ONLY IN 

CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). 

Refer for medical attention. 

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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & 

LABELLING 

Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. 

Collect leaking liquid in sealable 

containers. Wash away remainder with 

plenty of water. Remove vapour with 

fine water spray. Chemical protection 

suit including self-contained breathing 

apparatus. 

Fireproof. Separated from strong 

oxidants, food and feedstuffs . Cool. 

Do not transport with food and 

feedstuffs. 

F symbol 

T symbol 

R: 11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25 

S: 1/2-7-16-36/37-45 

UN Hazard Class: 3 

UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1 

UN Packing Group: II 

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK 

ICSC: 0057 

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the 

Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version 

have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values. 

International Chemical Safety Cards 

METHANOL ICSC: 0057 

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: 

COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH 

CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

PHYSICAL DANGERS: 

The vapour mixes well with air, explosive 

mixtures are easily formed. 

CHEMICAL DANGERS: 

Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and 

explosion hazard. 

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: 

TLV: 200 ppm as TWA, 250 ppm as STEL; 

(skin); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). 

MAK: 

Pregnancy risk group: C 

(DFG 2004). 

EU OEL: 260 mg/m3 200 ppm as TWA (skin) 

(EU 2006). 

OSHA PEL†: TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3

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NIOSH REL: TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) ST 

250 ppm (325 mg/m3) skin 

NIOSH IDLH: 6000 ppm See: 67561 

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: 

The substance can be absorbed into the body by 

inhalation and through the skin and by 

ingestion. 

INHALATION RISK: 

A harmful contamination of the air can be 

reached rather quickly on evaporation of this 

substance at 20°C. 

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin 

and the respiratory tract . The substance may 

cause effects on the central nervous system , 

resulting in loss of consciousness. 

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR 

REPEATED EXPOSURE: 

Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may 

cause dermatitis. The substance may have 

effects on the central nervous system , resulting 

in persistent or recurring headaches and 

impaired vision. 

PHYSICAL 

PROPERTIES 

Boiling point: 65°C 

Melting point: -98°C 

Relative density (water = 1): 0.79 

Solubility in water: 

miscible 

Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 12.3 

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.1 

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 

20°C (air = 1): 1.01 

Flash point: 12°C c.c. 

Auto-ignition temperature: 464°C 

Explosive limits, vol% in air: 5.5-44 

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 

-0.82/-0.66 

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ENVIRONMENTAL

DATA 

N O T E S 

Burns with nonluminous bluish flame. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. 

Card has been partly updated in October 2006: see section Occupational Exposure Limits. 

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1230

NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 0; 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

ICSC: 0057 METHANOL 

(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 

IMPORTANT 

LEGAL 

NOTICE: 

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the 

IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the 

collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed 

requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the 

cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the 

U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values. 

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