===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ETHYL ALCOHOL,TECHNICAL
NIIN:00-070-0915
MSDS Number: BCXGV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SHELL CHEMICAL CO
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-241-4819
Emergency Phone Num:713-473-9461
CAGE:86961
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
Address:1 SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Phone:713-473-9461
CAGE:86961
============= 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 =====================
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:CAUSES IRRITATION;INHAL:IRRIT RESP
TRACT.HEADACHE,DIZZ,DROWSINESS,MENTAL CONFUSION,NAUSEA,ETC.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:55/F12.8C TCC
Lower Limits:4.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,STEAM,ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE W/PERCHLORATES,PEROXIDES,CHROMIC
ACID,NITRIC ACID.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) RECOMMENDED,LOCAL EXHAUST IF NEEDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR NOT DATED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F/77.8C
Vapor Pres:44
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6(BU-ACETATE=1)
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.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS,
CO*2, CO.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DESTROY BY LIQUID
INCINERATION. INCINERATION WILL BE EASIER BY MIXING WITH A MORE
FLAMMABLE SOLVENT. HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,F ED,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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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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