MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
May be used to comply with OSHA鈥檚 Hazard Communication
HMIS HAZARD RATING
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for
specific requirements.
HEALTH 0 0 = INSIGNIFICANT 3 = HIGH
FLAMMABILITY 3 1 = SLIGHT 4 = EXTREME
REACTIVITY 0 2 = MODERATE
SAFETEC OF AMERICA TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME Solids containing flammable liquid, n.o.s.(Ethanol)
HAZARD CLASS / PKG. GRP. IATA (non-canister) Special Provision A46
4.1 / II
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER UN3175 US DOT (non-canister) Special Provision 47
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT / COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
IDENTITY (AS USED ON LABEL AND LIST) Page 1 of 2
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MANUFACTURER鈥橲 NAME EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER (24 Hours)
Safetec of America, Inc. (800) 255-3924
ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION
887 Kensington Avenue @ William L. Gaiter Pkwy. (716) 895-1822
(CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE) DATE PREPARED January 19, 2007
SUPERSEDES NA
Buffalo, NY 14215
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
CAS # % (wt.) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/TWA/STEL
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
MG/M3 MG/M3
(SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY; COMMON NAME(S)) (OPTIONAL) PPM PPM
Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 60 鈥? 73 1000 (PEL) 1000 (TLV)
Water 7732-18-5 27 鈥? 40 NA NA
This product is not known to contain a substance subject to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR 372 at or above minimal amounts.
SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Brief (minutes) inhalation will not cause Remove to fresh air; provide oxygen if breathing is difficult;
adverse effects, although, constant inhalation may cause seek medical attention if required.
irritation to upper respiratory tract.
EYES: Brief contact to gel or vapors may cause mild Flush eyes with clear running water for a minimum of 15
irritation; prolonged contact may cause moderate irritation minutes while holding eyelids open; if irritation persists, seek
associated with redness. medical attention.
INGESTION: Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal DO NOT induce vomiting; seek immediate medical attention.
handling are not likely to cause injury. Swallowing larger Vomiting may be induced only under the supervision of a
amounts may cause injury. physician.
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): Acute effects are possible irritation and discomfort; no known chronic effects
have been established.
NTP? No IARC MONOGRAPHS? No OSHA REGULATED? No
CARCINOGENICITY
No additional information
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting skin, eye, or respiratory disorders may
become aggravated through prolonged exposure.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY (AS USED ON LABEL AND LIST) Page 2 of 2
Date: January 19, 2007
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SECTION 4 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% Volume in Air for Lowest Flashing Component)
LEL: 3.3 UEL: 19
81掳F (TOC)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Dry chemicals, alcohol-type or all-purpose foam, CO2
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers and structures. Use water spray to disperse vapors; re-ignition is possible
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS
Flammable gel. Toxic gases (such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde) may be released in a fire. Concentrated vapors may be
flammable.
SECTION 5 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE / LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Remove all sources of ignition. Small spills may be flushed with large amounts of water; larger spills should be collected for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. Products classified as non-hazardous may become hazardous
waste upon contact with other products. Refer to "40 CFR Protection of Environment Parts 260-299" for complete waste disposal
regulations. Consult your Local, State, or Federal Environmental Protection Agency before disposing of any chemicals.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep container(s) tightly closed when not in use. Avoid inhalation of high concentration of vapors. Store in cool, dry area away from
possible sources of ignition. Keep this and other chemicals out of reach of children.
SECTION 6 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: Required
Ordinarily, none required MECHANICAL (GENERAL): Yes
PROTECTIVE GLOVES EYE PROTECTION
Ordinarily, none required Ordinarily, none required
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Ordinarily, none required Practice safe work habits. Use according to label instructions.
SECTION 7 - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1)
0.886
173.8掳F
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg) MELTING POINT
No data Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) pH
1.59 (ALC.) 6鈥?8
SOLUBILITY IN WATER EVAPORATION RATE (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Moderate 1.7 (ALC.)
APPEARANCE AND ODOR % VOLATILES (BY WEIGHT)
Clear liquid >99
SECTION 8 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
UNSTABLE:
STABLE: XXX Extreme temperatures; sources of ignition
INCOMPATIBILITIES (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
Strong oxidizers; strong acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
Decomposition will not occur if handled / stored properly. Thermal decomposition may emit typical products of combustion.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
MAY OCCUR:
WILL NOT OCCUR: XXX Heat
The information contained herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Users are advised to confirm in advance of need that information
is current, applicable and suited to the circumstances of use. Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by
the material if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Furthermore, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury
caused by abnormal use of this material even if reasonable safety procedures are followed.
MSDS PREPARED BY: Safetec of America, Inc., 887 Kensington Avenue @ William L. Gaiter Pkwy. , Buffalo, NY 14215 (716) 895-1822
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