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Identification

Name:
methanol
Synonyms:
  • alcohol metilico
  • metil alcohol
CAS:
67-56-1
EC/EINECS:
200-659-6
Molecular Formula:
CH4O
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0057
Uses:
degreaser disinfectant solvent stripper cleaner preservative microbiocidal adjuvant

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour

    Flam. Liq. (Cat. 2) : Flammable liquid

  • H331 : Toxic if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H311 : Toxic in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H370 ** : Causes damage to organs

    STOT SE (Cat. 1) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Labelling
Concentration Labelling
*
C >= 10 % STOT única, 1; H370
3 % <= C < 10 % STOT única, 2; H371

Specific health risks

Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
NEUROPATÍA
Level
4
Source
14
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Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?

Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.

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Specific environmental risks

Volatile organic compounds ?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.

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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. CoRAP ?

Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.

Year
2012
Member State
Poland
Initial grounds for concern
Human health/Suspected CMR; Exposure/High occupational exposure and the environment, wide dispersive use, consumer use
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Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

Member State
Denmark
Activity
RMOA
Last update
2016-07-08T00:00:00
Scope
CMR
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