MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Product Information (203) 740-3471 / Emergency Assistance CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by
SECTION I
pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects
PRODUCT: SDA 40A, 200 PROOF which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome.
This MSDS is valid for all grades and catalog
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
Synonyms: Denatured Alcohol 40A; SDA 40A; Denatured
Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury
Ethanol
produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate
Formula: Mixture dermatitis.
Manufacturer: Pharmco Products Inc.
SECTION IV FIRST AID
58 Vale Road Obtain medical attention for all cases of over-exposure.
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804, USA Swallowing: If patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. Induce
Phone (203) 740-3471 vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Fax (203) 740-3481 Skin: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Give artificial respiration if not breathing;
If breathing is difficult oxygen may be given by qualified personnel;
Emergency Contact: Obtain medical assistance is discomfort persists.
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
assistance if discomfort persists.
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Note to Physician: Symptoms vary with alcohol level of the blood. Mild
COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON alcohol intoxication occurs at blood levels between 0.5-.15%.
INGREDIENTS Approximately 25% of individuals show signs of intoxication at these
Exposure levels. Above .15% the person is definitely under the influence of ethanol;
%wt Material CAS Limits 50-95% of individuals are clinically intoxicated at these levels. Severe
poisoning occurs when the blood is ethanol level is 0.3- 0.5%. Above 0.5%
99.73% Ethanol 64-17-5 1000ppm the individual will be comatose and death can occur. The unabsorbed
TWA ethanol should be removed by gastric lavage after intubating the patient to
100 ppm TWA
.12% t-butyl 75-65-0 prevent aspiration. Avoid the use of depressant drugs or the excessive
150 STEL administration of fluids.
alcohol
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NA
.15% Sucrose 126-14-7
Fire/Explosive Properties
Octaacetate
Flash Point: 57F (14C) Tag Closed Cup
70F (21C) Tag Open Cup
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Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume for ethanol):
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.3% - 19.0%
This product is unfit for beverage purposes. Do not take
Flammability Classification: 3 (NFPA)
internally.
1993 Emergency Response Guidebook: Guide 26
Carcinogen Status: Established uses of denatured ethanol are
1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook:
not considered to pose a significant cancer hazard.
Routes of Exposure: Guide 127
Swallowing: May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness Extinguishing Media: Apply alcohol-type or all-purpose
decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting, foam by manufacturer鈥檚 recommended techniques for large
staggering gait, lack of coordination, coma and death. fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small
Skin Absorption: No harmful effects with normal skin.
fires.
Prolonged or widespread contact with significantly damaged
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool
skin may result in the absorption of potentially harmful
fire-exposed containers and structures; Use water spray to
amounts.
disperse vapors - re-ignition is possible; Use self-contained
Inhalation: High vapor concentration may cause burning
breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in the
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness,
faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
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Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause Vapors may settle in low or confined spaces.
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defatting and drying of the skin. May produce a floating fire hazard.
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Eye Contact: May cause irritation including stinging, tearing, Static ignition hazard can result from handling and use.
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and redness
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral
exposure to ethanol may result in the development of
progressive liver injury with fibrosis.
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SECTION VI SECTION XI DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
SPILL/ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Vapors may collect in empty containers. Treat empty
Small spills can be flushed with large amounts of water. containers as hazardous.
Large spills: Eliminate all ignition sources; ground all Dispose of spill-clean up and other wastes in accordance
equipment; do not walk through spill; stop spill if possible; with Federal, State, and local regulations.
prevent entry into sewers, confined spaces, etc.; use a vapor SECTION XII TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
suppressing foam to reduce vapors; absorb spill with non- Proper Shipping Name: Alcohol, nos
combustible matter and transfer to containers; use non- Hazard Class: 3
sparking tools to collect absorbed material. UN Number: 1987
SECTION VII HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flammable material - keep away from heat, sparks, and IMO Information: Alcohols, NOS
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flame; sudden releases of hot organic vapors or mists Label of Class: 3
from process equipment operating at elevated Packing Group II
temperature may result in ignitions without the presence Intermediate flashpoint group
of obvious ignition sources. SECTION XIII REGULATORY INFORMATION
Avoid contact with eyes. Federal EPA
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Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability
Keep container closed.
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Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the National Response
Use with adequate ventilation.
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Center of release quantities of Hazardous Substances equal to or greater
Ground container when transferring product.
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Vapors may collect in containers; treat empty containers product at a level which could require reporting under this statute are:
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as hazardous. Chemical CAS Number Upper Bound Conc. %
Acetone 67-64-1 .0002
Wash thoroughly after handling
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Methanol 67-56-1 .0015
Vapors may settle in low or confined areas
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Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 .0010
SECTION VIII EXPOSURE CONTROLS / Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title
III requires emergency planning based on threshold planning quantities
PERSONAL PROTECTION
and release reporting based on reportable quantities in 40 CFR 355 (used
for SARA 302, 304, 311, and 312). Components present in this product at a
Ventilation: Special, local ventilation is needed where level which could require reporting under this statute are: none.
vapors escape to the workplace air Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title
Respiratory Protection: Use self-contained breathing III requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that
appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313). This information must be included
apparatus in high vapor concentration
in all MSDS鈥檚 that are copied and distributed for this material. Components
Personal Protective Equipment: gloves, lab coat or uniform, present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the
safety glasses, eye wash, safety shower statute are: none
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Status:
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The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: clear, colorless liquid State Right to Know
Odor: characteristic California Proposition 65: This product contains trace levels of
Properties for pure ethanol 200 proof: acetaldehyde known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Massachusetts: Hazardous substances and extraordinarily hazardous
Vapor pressure @ 20C: 44.6 mm Hg
substances must be identified. Components present which could require
Vapor density: 1.6 (air =1) reporting:
Boiling point @ 760mm Hg: 78.3C (172.9F) Extraordinarily Hazardous (=> 0.0001%): Acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0)
Freezing Point: -114C (-173.4F) upper bound conc. .0010%
Hazardous (=>1%): Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) upper bound conc. 99.7%
Solubility in Water: 100% @ 20C
Pennsylvania: Hazardous substances must be identified.
Specific Gravity SD40A 200: .7941 @ 15.56C Hazardous (=>1%): Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) upper bound conc. 99.7%
Density SD 40A 200 @ 15.56C (60F) 6.61lbs/gal
Evaporation Rate: 3.3 (butyl acetate = 1)
Percent Volatiles: 100% California SCAQMD Rule 443.1 (VOC鈥檚)
A Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) is any volatile compound of carbon
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STABILITY/REACTIVITY INFORMATION carbonates, ammonium carbonate, 1,1,1 tri-chloroethane, methylene
Stability: Stable chloride, (FC-23), (CFC-113), (CFC-12), (CFC-11), (CFC-22), (CFC-
114) and (CFC-115).
Conditions to avoid: None known
VOC 790g/l; vapor pressure 44.6 mm Hg @20C for undenatured ethanol,
Incompatibility/Materials to avoid: strong oxidizing agents; 200 proof
strong inorganic acids The information contained herein is based on data considered to be
Hazardous Combustion/Decomposition Products: accurate. However, no warranty is expressed regarding the accuracy of
Carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. It is the user鈥檚
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
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