Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL, ACS, ABSOLUTE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-5906
MSDS Number: BDQKZ

Emergency Phone: 415-534-1186

Info Phone: 415-534-1186

Cage: 3D869

Telephone: 510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015

Cage: 3D869

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 99.2%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,DULLNESS,IRRITATES SKIN &
EYES.

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN, EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Flash Point:58F,14C TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:692F
Lower Limits:3.4
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:POWDER,FOAM,H*2O,HALONS,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS;KEEP
CONTS COOL-WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLASHFBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY
OCCUR.VAPOR MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.EXPL IN SEWE

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES.EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PEOPLE.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED
MATERIAL.H*2O SPRAY TO COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM FIRE/HEAT & TO
KNOCK DOWN VAPORS.COLLECT LEAKING LI Q.IN CLOSED CONTAINERS & WASH
AWAY BALANCE W/H*2O.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR FILLING,DISCHARGING OR
HANDLING.STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW FIRE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY
CLOSED.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & WASH BEFORE REUSE.ELIMINATE
STATIC ELECTRICITY SOURCES.SEPARATE FROM
PERCHLORATES,PEROXIDES,ACIDS.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
CONTACT,EYEWASH,SFTY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=77.8C, 172.F
Vapor Pres:43
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.790
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.3 (BU AC)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, COLORLESS. ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,PERCHLORATES,PEROXIDES,CHROMIC & NITRIC ACD
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS & OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:SPRAY & INCINERATE UNDER CONTROLLED
CONDITIONS.SUBJECT LOW-CONCENTRATION SOLUTIONS TO ACTIVATED SLUDGE
TREATMENT IN PUBLIC SEWAGE PLANT IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL
REGS.KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DIS POSAL.ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES.

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