Eye/face Protection: Chemical safety goggles. A face shield may also be necessary.
Skin Protection: Chemical protective gloves, coveralls, boots, and/or other chemical protective
clothing. Safety shower/eye-wash fountain should be readily available in the immediate work
area.
Hand protection: Butyl or Viton ®. Since methanol is recognized as a skin absorption hazard,
check with glove manufacturers for appropriate glove material, thickness and resistance to
breakthrough.
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to
exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. Use an approved positive-pressure fullface
self-contained breathing apparatus or a full-face supplied air respirator. The person wearing
the respirator should be medically approved, fit tested and trained to operate the breathing
apparatus.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Engineering methods to control hazardous conditions are preferred. Methods include