=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:O-C-265,ETHYL ALCOHOL,ABSOLUTE,ACS
NIIN:00-664-0271
MSDS Number: BFKHZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:U.S.INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS CO
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-530-6917
Emergency Phone Num:713-479-2873/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:KO791
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249
Country:US
Phone:713-479-2873/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:78918
Company:U.S.INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS COMPANY
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249
Country:US
Phone:513-530-6917
CAGE:KO791

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 92.4%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 7.6%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY
    TRACT;HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,TREMOR,NARCOSIS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES WITH WATER.STOMACH WASH,IF SWALLOWED,FOLLOWED
    BY SALINE CATHARSIS.REMOVE PATIENT FROM EXPOSURE

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:80F,21.1C TOC
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,OR CARBON DIOXIDE.WATER SPRAY
    INEFFECTIVE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
    CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
    SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
    FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL
    ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS;LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
    ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS;KEEP
    AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES;USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.PROTECT
    CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:ELIMINATE STATIC ELECTRICITY.DO NOT STORE WITH
    PERCHLORATES,PEROXIDES,CHROMIC ACID & NITRIC ACID.WEAR CHEMICAL
    GOGGLES,CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR,RUBBER BOOTS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR CHEMICAL
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTRL TLV IN AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL OR SAFETY GOGGLE
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS,RUBBER BOOTS,SAFETY EYE BATH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ITEM COMPOSITION IS IN PERCENT BY WEIGHT. THE ITEM IS 190 PROOF
    ETHYL ALCOHOL

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=78.3C, 173.F
Vapor Pres:401
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.8158
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.7-BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,MILD ALCOHOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.9

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS,PEROXIDES,CHROMIC ACID,NITRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT OR IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. MFG SUGGESTS
    INCINERATION OF LARGE AMOUNTS(MIX WITH MOR E FLAMMABLE
    SOLVENT);FLUSH RESIDUE W H*2O.

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