BDMSV - ETHYL ALCOHOL
- MSDS: BDMSV
- Manufacturer: SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Product Name: ETHYL ALCOHOL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-242-3645
Product Identification
Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-242-3645
MSDS Number: BDMSV
Responsible Party
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US
Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461
Info Phone: 713-241-4819
Cage: 86961
Contractor
Telephone: 713-473-9461
Cage: 86961
Ingredients
ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS: 64-17-5
RTECS: KQ6300000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:NONE NOTED BY MFR. LOW TOXICITY & LOW HAZARD TO
HEALTH.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:55F(12.8C)TCC
Lower Limits:4.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,STEAM,ALCOHOL FORM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:NOT KNOWN
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:WEAR SCBA,IN FIRE, OTHERWISE NIOSH APPRVD RESPIR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) RECOMMENDED,LOCAL EXHAUST IF NEEDED
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR NOT DATED; HEALTH & DISPOSAL DATA ESTABLISHED LOCALLY
BECAUSE SECOND PAGE OF THE MSDS WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF REVIEW.
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F(77.7)
Vapor Pres:44
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBIL LIQUID,PLEASANT ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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