What are the dangers of inhaling methylated spirits?

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suohryu
hi there i am having an argument with a friend of mine and want to know weather you grate people can answer this so here is it

methylated spirits if you were to inhale it what would happen i know if you drink it you will prob die since they taint the ethanol to be undrinkable but what about inhalation

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And, just to emphasize,
METHYL ALCOHOL

Emergency Overview
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POISON! DANGER! VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND LIVER.