EFOY 600 User Manual page 42

Material safety data sheet
Methanol
4.2 Skin contact:
Remove clothing before washing
Wash immediately with lots of water/soap for 15 minutes
Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation occurs
4.3 After inhalation:
Remove the victim into fresh air
Restore or assist breathing if necessary
Consult a doctor/medical service
4.4 After ingestion:
Swallowing methanol is life threatening
Onset of symptoms may be delayed for 18 to 24 hours after ingestion
If conscious and medical aid is not immediately available, do not induce
vomiting
Transport to medical attention
5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:
Small fires: Powder, carbon dioxide, halon, water spray, Standard foam
Large fires: Water spray, AFFF(R)(Aqueous Film Forming Foam (alcohol
resistant)) type with either a 3% or 6% foam proportioning system
5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media:
N.D.
5.3 Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic gases and vapours; carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and formaldehyde
5.4 Instructions:
Methanol burns with a clean clear flame, which is almost invisible in daylight
Keep upwind, mark the danger area
Concentrations of greater than 25% methanol in water can be ignited
Cool tanks/drums with water spray and remove them into safety
Take account of toxic firefighting water
Use firefighting water with moderation, contain it if possible
5.5 Special protective equipment for firefighters:
Fire fighters must wear full face, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus or airline and
appropriate protective clothing
Protective fire fighting structural clothing is not effective protection from methanol. Do not walk through
spilled product as it may be on fire and not visible
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal protection:
see 8.3
6.2 Environmental precautions:
Prevent soil and water pollution
Substance must not be discharged into the sewer
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