BFRBD - ETHYL ALCOHOL
- MSDS: BFRBD
- Manufacturer: U S INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Product Name: ETHYL ALCOHOL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-823-8003
Product Identification
Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-823-8003
MSDS Number: BFRBD
Responsible Party
BUFFALO, NY 14207-1905
US
Emergency Phone: NONE
Cage: EO619
Contractor
Telephone: 716-873-9540
Cage: EO619
Ingredients
ETHYL ALCOHOL
RTECS: KG6300000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
ACGIH TLV: 1000 PM
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY
TRACT;HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS,NAUSEA,TREMOR,NARCOSIS,FATIGUE.
First Aid
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.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:58F,14C(TCC)
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER SPRAY
INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA,COOL CANS W/WATER.WATER STREAM WILL
SCATTER FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD.MODERATE EXPLOSION
HAZARD.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. SM SPILLS
SHOULD BE FLUSHED W/LARGE AMTS OF WATER. LG SPILLS SHOULD BE
COLLECTED FOR DISPOSAL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.STORE IN COOL VENTILATED AREA.AVOID HEAT & OPEN FLAME.AVOID
OXIDIZERS.STORE AWAY FROM ALL POSSIBLE IGNITION
Other Precautions:SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE STORED OUTSIDE BUILDING IN THE
ORIGINAL SIPPING CONTAINERS.UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS OUTSIDE THE
BUILDING IS PREFERRED FOR LARGE QUANTITIES USAGE.REMOVE STATIC
ELECTRICS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION AS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
CONTACT,EYEWASH,SFTY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=78.3C, 173.F
Vapor Pres:43
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.80
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.3 (BU AC)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID. ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PERCHLORATES,PEROXIDES,CHROMIC ACID AND NITRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME.AVOID
OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A SUITABLE
INCINERATOR,DISPOSED VIA A LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY OR RECLAIMED.
DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL CODES.
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