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ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN: May be absorbed through intact skin
and produce systemic effects.
SWALLOWED: Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, headache, nausea,
vomiting, blindness, unconsciousness, and death.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE
ACUTE: Poison! Swallowing or breathing high concentrations of
methanol may produce headache, vomiting, nausea, irritation, dizziness,
weakness, fatigue, giddiness, blurred vision, unconsciousness, blindness,
and death. Methanol is extremely corrosive to the eyes.
Brief eye contact with the liquid or mist will severely damage the eyes
and prolonged eye contact can cause permanent eye injury which may be
followed by blindness.
Skin contact may irritate the skin, causing dermatitis. Methanol may be
absorbed through intact skin, causing systemic effects.
CHRONIC: Marked impairment of vision, central nervous system dam-
age, and death have been reported after prolonged or repeated exposure.
Methyl alcohol may cause liver damage.
FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 min-
utes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give
artificial respiration. Keep person warm. Get medical attention.
SWALLOWED: If conscious, immediately induce vomiting by giving
two glasses of water and sticking a finger down the throat. After vomit-
ing, give milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
or convulsing person. Get medical attention immediately.
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