Methyl alcohol

CAS: 67-56-1

How can this chemical affect my health?

Acute (Short Term) EffectsData sources

Toxic To Humans & Animals, priority yellow

Toxic to Humans & Animals – Can be fatal on contact, ingestion or inhalation for humans and other mammals.

Irritates the Eyes – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the eye.

Irritates the Skin – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the skin.

Chronic (Long Term) EffectsData sources

Brain/nervous System Harm, priority gray

Brain/Nervous System Harm – Can cause damage to the nervous system including the brain.

Birth Defects – Can cause harm to the developing child including birth defects, low birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the child grows.

Reproductive Harm – Can disrupt the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.

Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.

Endocrine Disruption – Can interfere with hormone communication between cells which controls metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior (the endocrine system).

Data sources

Direct Hazard » Brain/Nervous System Harm

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Neurotoxic
G&L - Neurotoxic Chemicals
Lancet: authors Philippe Grandjean & Phil Landrigan

Direct Hazard » Birth Defects

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Developmental toxicity
CA EPA - Prop 65
California Environmental Protection Agency (CA EPA)
Clear Evidence of Adverse Effects - Developmental Toxicity
US NIH - Reproductive & Developmental Monographs
US Department of Health & Human Services - National Institutes of Health (US NIH)
Pregnancy Risk Group C
MAK
MAK Commission of Germany (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)

Direct Hazard » Reproductive Harm

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Insufficient Evidence for a Conclusion - Reproductive Toxicity
US NIH - Reproductive & Developmental Monographs
US Department of Health & Human Services - National Institutes of Health (US NIH)
Reproductive toxicity category 2
GHS - New Zealand
New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child [Toxic to reproduction - Category 1B]
GHS - Japan
Government of Japan

Direct Hazard » Other Health Effects

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H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 1]
EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1]
GHS - Korea
Republic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following repeated exposure - Category 1]
GHS - Japan
Government of Japan
H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following single exposure - Category 1]
GHS - Japan
Government of Japan
H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 1]
GHS - Malaysia
Malaysia Department of Occupational Safety and Health
H370 - Causes damage to organs [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 1]
GHS - Australia
Safe Work Australia
H371 - May cause damage to organs (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 2]
EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
H370 - Causes damage to organs (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 1]
EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure category 1
GHS - New Zealand
New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)

Direct Hazard » Endocrine Disruption

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Potential Endocrine Disruptor
TEDX - Potential Endocrine Disruptors
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)

Inherent HazardsData sources

Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.

Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.

Data sources

Direct Hazard » Restricted List

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HAPs subject to the Clean Air Act
US EPA - Hazardous Air Pollutants
US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Candidate Chemical List
CA SCP - Candidate Chemicals
California Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
Substances selected for RMOA or hazard assessment
EU - PACT-RMOA Substances
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
V3 2014 Substance of Concern List
BIFMA - e3/level Annex B list of chemicals
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
Some Solvents
GSPI - Six Classes of Problematic Chemicals
Green Science Policy Institute (GSPI)
Substances restricted under REACH
EU - REACH Annex XVII non-CMRs
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Ingredients that are Restricted for Use in Cosmetic Products
Health Canada - Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Health Canada
Chemicals of High Concern
MDH - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority Chemicals
Minnesota Department of Public Health
CoHC List (non SVHC)
CPA - Chemical Footprint
Clean Production Action (CPA)
Formulated Consumer Products
C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
2019 Substance of Concern List
BIFMA - e3/level Annex B list of chemicals
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
Annex III - Restricted Substances
EU - Cosmetics Regulation
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Tier 1 “Do Not Use Chemicals” for Everyone
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Red List of Chemicals of Concern
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Priority Chemicals
CEPN - Chemicals Prioritized for Elimination or Substitution
Clean Electronics Production Network
Limit of harmful substances in industrial protective coatings (GB 30981-2020)
China's limit standard for volatile organic compounds
State Administration for Market Regulation - Standardization Administration of China
Restrictions for Manufacturing Process
Google Manufacturing Restricted Substances Specification (v1.3)
Google
Reportable Chemicals
MA Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) listed substances
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
C2C Certified v4 Product Standard Restricted Substances List (RSL) - Effective July 1, 2022
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII)
Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0
Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)
Food Packaging Forum
Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) - TIER 2
Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoCL)
Food Packaging Forum
ZDHC - MRSL v2.0 Candidate List
ZDHC - MRSL v2.0
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Waste Chemicals Programme
FSAP Food Packaging Product Stewardship Considerations
FSAP Food Packaging Product Stewardship Considerations
Food Safety Alliance for Packaging (FSAP)
FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdb
FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdb
Food Packaging Forum
Methanol
GreenScreen Certified Standard for Cleaners & Degreasers RSL
Clean Production Action (CPA)
Food Packaging Forum Priority Substances List
GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSL
Clean Production Action (CPA)
Restrictions in Manufacturing Processes
Apple Regulated Substances Specification - Restrictions in Manufacturing Processes
Apple Inc.
Reportable Substances and Future Restrictions in Manufacturing Processes
Apple Regulated Substances Specification - Restrictions in Manufacturing Processes
Apple Inc.
TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory - Active
TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (Active-Inactive)
US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
GADSL Declarable or Prohibited Substances (D/P)
Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL)
Global Automotive Stakeholder Group (GASG)
GreenScreen List Translator LT-1
GreenScreen Certified Standard for Medical Supplies & Devices Silver-Gold RSL
Clean Production Action (CPA)

Direct Hazard » Flammable

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H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour [Flammable liquids - Category 2]
EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour [Flammable liquids - Category 2]
GHS - Korea
Republic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
Class B2 - Flammable liquids
Québec CSST - WHMIS 1988
Québec Workplace Health and Safety Commission (Commission de la santé et de la securite du travail (CSST))
Flammable liquids category 2
GHS - New Zealand
New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (NZ EPA)
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour [Flammable liquids - Category 2]
GHS - Japan
Government of Japan
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour [Flammable liquids - Category 2]
GHS - Malaysia
Malaysia Department of Occupational Safety and Health
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour [Flammable liquids - Category 2]
GHS - Australia
Safe Work Australia
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour (unverified) [Flammable liquids - Category 2]
EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
European Union / European Commission (EU EC)