BDQLF - ETHYL ALCOHOL

  • MSDS: BDQLF
  • Manufacturer: SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Product Name: ETHYL ALCOHOL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-264-5906
Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-5906
MSDS Number: BDQLF

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:IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY
TRACT,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,NARCOSIS

First Aid

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES W/WATER. WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:55F/12.8C/TCC
Lower Limits:4.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,STEAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS APPROPRIATE FOR FLAMMABLE,WATER-SOLUBLE
LIQUID

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE INDOORS IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF
STATIC ELECTRICITY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF NECES,CHEM CARTRIDGE RESPIR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO KEEP VAPOR CONC BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS & APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=77.8C, 172.F
Vapor Pres:44
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6 (NBUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID,PLEASANT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION

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