COMMERCIAL ALCOHOLS INC. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: ETHYL ALCOHOL (95% VOL) Page 1 of 6
MSDS NO: 1001 EFFECTIVE DATE: July 11, 2005
MANUFACTURED BY: Commercial Alcohols Inc. (Les Alcools De Commerce Inc.)
Bruce Energy Centre 275 Bloomfield Road
4th Concession Chatham,
Tiverton, Ontario Ontario
N0G 2T0 N7M 5J5
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
NON-EMERGENCY INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER: (905) 790-7500
TRANSPORTATION
PRIMARY CLASS: 3 CLASS NAME: FLAMMABLE LIQUID UN#: 1170
SUBSIDIARY CLASS: NONE
SHIPPING NAME: ETHANOL
I. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE
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INGESTION Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness or is unconscious or convulsing.
鈥? DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
鈥? Have victim drink about 250ml (8fl. oz.) of water to dilute material in stomach.
鈥? If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration.
鈥? Seek medical assistance.
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SKIN Flush contaminated area with water for at least 20 minutes.
鈥? Remove contaminated clothing under running water.
鈥? Completely decontaminate clothing before re-use, or discard.
鈥? If irritation occurs seek medical attention.
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INHALATION Remove victim to fresh air.
鈥? Artificial respiration should be given if breathing has stopped and cardiopulmonary resuscitation if
heart has stopped.
鈥? Oxygen may be given if necessary.
鈥? Seek medical attention immediately.
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EYES Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 20 minutes, holding the eyelids open.
鈥? Seek medical attention immediately.
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NOTES TO Symptoms of ethanol intoxication vary with the alcohol level of the blood. Mild alcohol intoxication occurs at
blood levels between 0.05-0.15% and approximately 25% of individuals will show signs of intoxication at
PHYSICIAN
these levels. Above 0.15% the person is definitely under the influence of ethanol and 50-95% of individuals at
this level are clinically intoxicated. Severe poisoning occurs when the blood ethanol level is 0.3-0.5%. Above
0.5% the individual will be comatose and death can occur.
鈥? The unabsorbed ethanol should be removed by gastric lavage after intubating the patient to prevent aspiration.
鈥? Avoid the use of depressant drugs or the excessive administration of fluids.
THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED UPON DATA BELIEVED TO BE
CORRECT. HOWEVER, NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH
RESPECT TO INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.
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II. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT, 16 (Tag closed cup, ASTM D-56)
o
C
OTHER COMPONENT % V/V FLAMMABLE VAPOUR VAPOUR AUTOIGNI-
LIMITS, % V/V PRESSURE DENSITY TION
IMPORTANT
KPA AT 20oC POINT, oC
LOWER UPPER (AIR = 1)
DATA
(1) Ethyl Alcohol 95.0 3.3 19.0 5.87 1.6 422
Water Balance
EXTINGUISHING 鈥? Apply alcohol-type or all-purpose-type foams by manufacturers' recommended techniques for large fires.
鈥? Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small fires.
MEDIA
鈥? Water is generally unsuitable and may help to spread the fire.
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SPECIAL Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers and structures.
鈥? Use water spray to disperse vapours; reignition is possible.
FIREFIGHTING
鈥? Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
PROCEDURES
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UNUSUAL Vapours form from this product and may travel or be moved by air currents and ignited by pilot lights,
other flames, sparks, heaters, electrical equipment, static discharges or other ignition sources at
FIRE AND
locations distant from handling point.
EXPLOSION
HAZARDS
III. IDENTIFICATION
ETHYL ALCOHOL (95% vol) ALCOHOLS
CHEMICAL CHEMICAL
NAME FAMILY
(1) 46.07
(1) CH3 - CH2 - OH
FORMULA MOLECULAR
WEIGHT
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SYNONYMS Ethanol, Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol 190 proof, Ethyl Alcohol DPS (95% vol), Ethyl Alcohol DS (95% vol),
Ethyl Alcohol VS (95% vol).
鈥? General purpose organic solvent, aerosols, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, alcoholic beverages, vinegar
USE
production, etc.
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IV. PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT, oC at 760mm Hg 78.3
FREEZING POINT, oC Not Available
DENSITY, kg/L @ 20oC 0.8101
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION Separates from oil
pH Not applicable
DISTILLATION RANGE, oC 78.0 - 79.0
MISCIBILITY IN WATER Complete
% VOLATILES BY VOLUME 100
EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate = 1) 1.7
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APPEARANCE Colourless liquid with typical lower alcohol odour.
鈥? Odour threshold is in the range of 0.1 to 5100 ppm, according to the Canadian Standards Association
AND ODOUR
publication Z94.4-M1982 (Appendix 1).
V. INGREDIENTS AND TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
INGREDIENT % V/V CAS NO. TLV, ppm LC50, ppm/4h. LD50, mg/kg LD50, mg/kg
RAT, INHAL. RAT, ORAL RABBIT, SKIN
(1) Ethyl Alcohol 95.0 64-17-5 1000 31,623 7,060 20,000
Water Balance
REFERENCES: ACGIH (1988-1989), RTECS (1983).
VI. WHMIS CLASSIFICATION AND SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS
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WHMIS CLASSIFICATION Flammable liquid, eye irritant.
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SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS Carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, bromotrichloromethane,
dimethylnitrosamine,
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VII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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INGESTION May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, decreased awareness and responsiveness, euphoria,
abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, staggering gait, lack of coordination and coma.
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SKIN ABSORPTION No adverse effects with normal skin. However, potentially harmful amounts of material may be
absorbed across markedly abraded skin when contact is sustained, particularly in children.
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INHALATION High vapour concentrations may cause a burning sensation in the throat and nose, stinging and
watering in the eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness, faintness, drowsiness,
nausea and vomiting may occur.
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SKIN No evidence of adverse effects from available information.
CONTACT
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EYE Severe eye irritant.
鈥? Vapours can irritate eyes.
CONTACT
鈥? Eye damage from contact with liquid is reversible and proper treatment will result in healing within a
few days.
鈥? Damage is usually mild to moderate conjunctivitis, seen mainly as redness of the conjunctiva.
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EFFECT OF Long term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury
with fibrosis.
REPEATED
OVEREXPOSURE
MEDICAL
CONDITIONS
鈥? Repeated exposure to ethanol may exacerbate liver injury produced from other causes.
AGGRAVATED BY
OVEREXPOSURE
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OTHER Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central
nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects which together constitute the fetal
EFFECTS OF
alcohol syndrome. These include mental and physical retardation, disturbances of learning, motor
OVEREXPOSURE and language deficiencies, behavioral disorders, and small size head.
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VIII. REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY Stable
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID Sources of ignition
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INCOMPATIBILITY Oxidizing materials
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR 鈥? Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide and/or formaldehyde.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZA- Will not occur
TION
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID None currently known
IX. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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SPILL Contain spilled material.
鈥? Provide adequate ventilation and protective equipment.
鈥? Remove sources of heat, sparks or flames.
鈥? Spill should be collected in suitable containers or absorbed on a suitable absorbent material for
subsequent disposal.
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WASTE Waste material should be disposed of in an approved incinerator or in a designated landfill site,
in compliance with all federal, provincial and local government regulations.
DISPOSAL
X. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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RESPIRATORY Up to 1000 ppm, an approved organic vapour cartridge respirator can be used.
鈥? For concentrations above 1000 ppm, an air-supplying respirator is recommended.
PROTECTION
鈥? The user should consult a respirator guide, such as the Canadian Standards Association's guide
Z94.4-M1982.
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VENTILATION The ventilation system should be non-sparking, grounded and separate from other exhaust ventila-
tion systems.
鈥? Local ventilation is recommended when handling.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Neoprene, butyl or natural rubber.
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EYE PROTECTION Chemical resistant monogoggles when handling
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OTHER PROTECTIVE Eye bath, safety shower and other protective equipment as required.
EQUIPMENT
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XI. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
鈥? Keep container closed when not in use.
TAKEN IN HANDLING
鈥? Use with adequate ventilation.
AND STORING
鈥? Avoid breathing vapours.
鈥? Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
鈥? Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
鈥? Take precautions to prevent static electricity build-up when transferring contents.
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OTHER PRECAUTIONS Good personal hygiene practices are suggested, such as abstaining from eating, drinking and
smoking in the workplace.
XII. MSDS PREPARATION
PREPARED BY Alcohol Quality Assurance, Technical Services and Regulatory Affairs Department
PHONE NUMBER (905) 790-7500 DATE: July 11, 2005
COMMERCIAL ALCOHOLS INC. URGES EACH CUSTOMER OR RECIPIENT OF THIS MSDS TO STUDY IT CAREFULLY
TO BECOME AWARE OF AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT. THE READER
SHOULD CONSIDER CONSULTING REFERENCE WORKS OR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERTS IN VENTILATION,
TOXICOLOGY OR FIRE PREVENTION, AS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO USE AND UNDERSTAND THE DATA
CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS.
TO PROMOTE SAFE USE AND HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, EACH CUSTOMER OR RECIPIENT SHOULD
(1) NOTIFY EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS WHO MAY USE THIS MATERIAL, OF THE
INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING HAZARDS OR SAFETY,
(2) FURNISH THIS SAME INFORMATION TO EACH CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT, AND
(3) REQUEST CUSTOMERS TO NOTIFY THEIR EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS,
AND OTHER USERS OF THE PRODUCT OF THIS INFORMATION.
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