EFOY 600 User Manual page 49

Material safety data sheet
Methanol
OES :
MEL :
MAK :
TRK :
MAC :
VME :
VLE :
GWBB :
GWK : Grenswaarde kortstondige blootstelling - Belgium 1998
EC :
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
Acute exposure to methanol, either through ingestion or breathing high airborne concentrations can result in
symptoms appearing between 40 minutes and 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms and signs are usually limited
to CNS, eyes and gastrointestinal tract. Because of the initial CNS's effects of headache, vertigo, lethargy and
confusion, there may be an impression of ethanol intoxication.
Blurred vision, decreased acuity and photophobia are common complaints.
Treatment with ipecac or lavage is indicated in any patient presenting the symptoms within two hours of
ingestion. A profound metabolic acidosis occurs in severe poisoning and serum bicarbonate levels are a more
accurate measure of severity than serum methanol levels. Treatment protocols are available from most major
hospitals and early collaboration with appropriate hospitals is recommended.
Occupational Exposure Standards - United Kingdom 2001
Maximum Exposure Limits - United Kingdom 2001
Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentrationen - Germany 2001
Technische Richtkonzentrationen - Germany 2001
Maximale aanvaarde concentratie - the Netherlands 2002
Valeurs limites de Moyenne d'Exposition - France 1999
Valeurs limites d'Exposition à court terme - France 1999
Grenswaarde beroepsmatige blootstelling - Belgium 1998
Indicative occupational exposure limit values - directive 2000/39/EC
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