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Table showing details for methanol*

Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
methanol*  methyl alcohol  wood alcohol  carbinol	11-12 1 2 3 4 5 - PS	3/6.1 DHS CW   Hazardous Chemical	II	1230 67-56-1	Toxic by all routes of exposure. Highly flammable; highly toxic vapour. Causes permanent blindness when ingested. Typically, student use should be limited to 5 mL of 0.1 M per activity per group/person. Use in a fume cupboard if practicable; otherwise use small quantities (<50 mL or g) in a well-ventilated area. Use eye and skin protection when splashes can occur. Substitute ethanol or methylated spirits as alternative to methanol used as a solvent. Q-Stores 23 See also ALCOHOLS.