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Does methanol burn skin

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Methanol is classed as a flammable liquid, it is a class 3 substance on tankers

this chemical can burn, kill you, and is classed as toxic, if you inhale it/ absorb it or comes in to contact with your body, you are going to die, to avoid contamination, PPE- Personal Protective Equipment is needed.

Methanol burns a clear

  • eye protection
  • gloves
  • eye rinse liquid
  • overalls- against splashes
  • flame retardant and anti static clothing, to prevent fires
  • respirators or breathing apparatus for vapours

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