===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ETHYL ALCOHOL, ACS, ABSORLUTE
NIIN:00-664-0271
MSDS Number: BFKHY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
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
============= 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:ANESTHESIA, NAUSEA, HEADACHES, DIZZINESS. POSS
DEHYDRATION OF SKIN. EYES:IRRIT.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INH:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & WASH BEFORE REUSE. EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY
W/WATER 15 MINS, INCLUD ING UNDER EYELIDS.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:55F,13C TCC
Lower Limits:4.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, STEAM, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS USED FOR FLAMMABLE, WATER SOLUBLE LIQUIDS.
================== 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.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID FLAME OR SPARKS. ANHYDROUS PURE
PRODUCT CAN ATTACH ALUMINUM AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE. HANDLE AS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
============= 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
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE:54 GAL DRUM.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Vapor Pres:44
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.794
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.
==================== 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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