===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ETHYL ALCOHOL, TECHNICAL
NIIN:00-070-0915
MSDS Number: BCXGT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:52 FADEM ROAD.DOMESTIC DIVISION
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07081
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:94480
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE POISONOUS IF INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION. CONTACT MAY
IRRITATE OR BURN SKIN AND EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL CONTAINS TRACE AMOUNTS OF
BENZENE (CONC. NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER) AND ACETALDEHYDE (10
PPM).
Effects of Overexposure:ANESTHESIA, NAUSEA, HEADACHES, DIZZINESS.
POSSIBLE DEHYDRATION OF SKIN. EYES:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE; IF
NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH MATERIAL,
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYE S WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE AND ISOLATE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES AT THE SIT.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:55.0F,12.8C
Lower Limits:4.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:CO2,DRY CHEMICAL, TEAM, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS USED FOR FLAMMABLE , WATER SOLUBLE LIQUIDS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/WATER, AVOID CONTACT W/SPARKS OR OPEN
FLAME. DO NOT FLUSH INTO A CONFINED AREA. ABSORB ON VERMICULITE OR
OTHER SUITABLE MEDIA. SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID FLAME OR SPARKS. ANHYDROUS PURE
PRODUCT CAN ATTACH ALUMINUM AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE. HANDLE AS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
Other Precautions:NONE
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR PACK OR ORGANIC-VAPOR
CANNISTER.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST:DESIRABLE. GEN MECH:AS REQD TO MAINTAIN TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE:1 GAL BOTTLE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Vapor Pres:44
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6,N-BUAC
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID, PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. REACTS W/ALKALI METAL TO LIBERATE H
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS & OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DEOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OXIDES OF
CARBON.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH W/WATER OR CONTROLLED BURNING. ALL
DISPOSAL METHODS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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