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
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY
1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: 86961

Contractor
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

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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