HOW TO READ A WHMIS SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Methanol (Component) (cont'd)
– Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure
• No data available
– Aspiration Hazard
• No data available
– Possible Symptoms of Exposure (Acute and Delayed):
• Skin Contact: repeated exposure may result in absorption
through the skin/eyes causing a significant health hazard.
TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
• Ingestion: swallowing a small amount will result in serious
health hazard. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
• Irritation (eyes, skin, respiratory)
• Breathing difficulties
• Blurred vision
• Blindness
• Confusion
• Headache
• Difficulty walking
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Liver problems
