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Denatured Alcohol

CAS: 64-17-5 Category: Solvents ⚠ DANGER
Also known as: Denatured ethanol, Methylated spirits, Ethanol + denaturants

Quick Facts

CAS Number64-17-5
Signal WordDANGER
GHS Hazard Classesflammable, toxic, harmful
NFPA RatingHealth: 2 / Flammability: 3 / Reactivity: 0
Common NamesDenatured ethanol, Methylated spirits, Ethanol + denaturants
PubChem CID702

Hazard Summary

⚠ DANGER: Ethanol intentionally contaminated with methanol or other denaturants to discourage consumption. The methanol component is acutely toxic — can cause blindness and death if ingested.

GHS Hazard Pictograms

🔥 Flammable ☠ Acutely Toxic ⚠ Harmful/Irritant

Hazard Statements (H-codes)

H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H301+H311+H331 – Toxic if swallowed/skin contact/inhaled (denaturants)
H370 – Causes damage to organs

Precautionary Statements (P-codes)

P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call Poison Control

First Aid Measures (Section 4)

👁 Eye Contact
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention — methanol can cause eye damage.
🖐 Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
🫁 Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention for significant exposure — methanol vapour is toxic.
🫦 Ingestion
MEDICAL EMERGENCY — call 911 and Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Methanol poisoning causes blindness and death. Antidote (fomepizole or ethanol IV) must be given within hours.

Storage & Handling

🔒 Storage & Handling: Flammable liquid storage. Away from ignition sources. Keep containers tightly closed.

PPE Requirements

Chemical goggles
Nitrile gloves
Organic vapour respirator
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