**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 64-17-5 |Ethanol | ca.100 | 200-578-6 |
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Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases: 11
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to
light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin:
Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause cyanosis of the
extremities.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause
central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement,
followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced
stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death
due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic
effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or
suffocation.
Chronic:
May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments
have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the
development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney,
and heart damage.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with
water.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Wash clothing before reuse. Flush skin with plenty
of soap and water.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively. Persons with skin or eye
disorders or liver, kidney, chronic respiratory diseases, or central
and peripheral nervous sytem diseases may be at increased risk from
exposure to this substance.
Antidote:
None reported.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As
in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn
if involved in a fire. Flammable Liquid. Can release vapors that form
explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode
in the heat of a fire.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or
alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of
water.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing
foam may be used to reduce vapors.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use
spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue,
(liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly
closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact
with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Do not store
near perchlorates, peroxides, chromic acid or nitric acid.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: Mild, rather pleasant, like wine or whis
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 59.3 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: 1.200 cP @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 78 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -114.1 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 363 deg C ( 685.40 deg F)
Flash Point: 16.6 deg C ( 61.88 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 3.3 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 19.0 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.790 @ 20C
Molecular Formula: C2H5OH
Molecular Weight: 46.0414
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, oxidizers.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkali metals, ammonia, hydrazine,
peroxides, sodium, acid anhydrides, calcium hypochlorite, chromyl
chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric
acid, silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate, potassium-tert-butoxide,
magnesium perchlorate, acid chlorides, platinum, uranium
hexafluoride, silver oxide, iodine heptafluoride, acetyl bromide,
disulfuryl difluoride, tetrachlorosilane + water, acetyl chloride,
permanganic acid, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, uranyl perchlorate,
potassium dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-17-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H
Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H; Inhalation, rat:
LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit:
LD50 = 6300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
9000 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethanol -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 12900-15300 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through @
24-24.3CFish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 11200 mg/L; 24 Hr; Fingerling
(Unspecified)Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 34900
mg/L; 5-30 min; Microtox testWhen spilled on land it is apt to
volatilize, biodegrade, and leach into the ground water, but no data
on the rates of these processes could be found. Its fate in ground
water is unknown. When released into water it will volatilize and
probably biodegrade. It would not be expected to adsorb to
sediment
or bioconcentrate in fish.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: ETHANOL
Hazard Class: 3.2
UN Number: 1170
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: ETHANOL
Hazard Class: 3.2
UN Number: 1170
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ETHANOL
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1170
Packing group: II
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
Safety Phrases:
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-17-5: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 64-17-5: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 1000 ppm TWA; 1920 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 64-17-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3)
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 5000 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3);STEL 1250 ppm (2400 mg/m3)
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3);STEL 5000 pp
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 3000 mg/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-POLAND:TWA 1000 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 1000 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) JAN9
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
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