**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 64-17-5 |Ethyl alcohol | Balance | 200-578-6 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1310-58-3 |Potassium Hydroxide | 2.0-3.0 | 215-181-3 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases: 11 22 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury. Contact may
cause ulceration of the conjunctiva and cornea. Eye damage may be
delayed. May cause painful sensitization to light.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin.
May cause cyanosis of the extremities.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May
cause circulatory system failure. 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. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe
digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible
death.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with
coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause
narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness
or suffocation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged
or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. 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 immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits
further exposure.
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 immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
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:
Replace fluid and electrolytes.
**** 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. Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with
thermal decomposition products. Use water with caution and in
flooding amounts. Contact with moisture or water may generate
sufficient heat to ignite nearby combustible materials. 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. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. 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. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow
water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Ground
and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools
and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
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 ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open
flames.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. 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.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 64-17-5:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1000 ppm TWA; 1920 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 3000 ppm STEL; 5760 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 1000 ppm VLE; 1907 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 1000 ppm VME; 1900 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 5000 ppm VLE; 9500 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 960 mg/m3 TWA
Malaysia: 1000 ppm TWA; 1880 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 500 ppm MAC; 1000 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 1000 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 1000 ppm VLA-ED; 1910 mg/m3 VLA-ED
CAS# 1310-58-3:
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL
Belgium - STEL: 2 mg/m3 VLE
France - VLE: 2 mg/m3 VLE
Japan: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Malaysia: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC
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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: 685 deg F ( 362.78 deg C)
Flash Point: 55 deg F ( 12.78 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, excess heat.
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, carbon dioxide, oxides of potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000
CAS# 1310-58-3: TT2100000
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.
CAS# 1310-58-3: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Severe; Oral,
rat: LD50 = 273 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethyl alcohol -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Potassium Hydroxide -
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 ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
USA RQ: CAS# 1310-58-3: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
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 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-17-5: 0
CAS# 1310-58-3: 1
Canada
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1310-58-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-58-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1310-58-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 11 Highly flammable.
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