BFWQQ - ETHYL ALCOHOL

  • MSDS: BFWQQ
  • Manufacturer: SHELL OIL COMPANY
  • Product Name: ETHYL ALCOHOL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-924-5221
Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-924-5221
MSDS Number: BFWQQ

Responsible Party
SHELL OIL COMPANY
1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: SHELL

Contractor
SHELL OIL COMPANY PRODUCT SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
4320 HOUSTON, TX 77210 US

Telephone: 713-241-2252 /713-241-4819

Cage: SHELL

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:EYES/SKIN/INHAL:IRRIT.INEST:LIVR
DMG./SYMPTONS;GIDDINESS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,LOSS OF APETITE,JAUNDICE.

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:56F, 13C, TCC
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.
Extinguishing Media:WTR FOG, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BUNKR GEAR AND SCBA. COOL CNTNRS
WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CNTNRS EXPSD TO INTENSE HEAT FROM FIRE
MAY RUPTURE.COOL W/WTR TO PREVENT WEARING OF CNTNR STRUCTURE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM. IGN.SOURCES.GND HANDLING EQUIPM./SML
LEAKS:ABS.&PLACE IN CNTNRS./LG SPILLS:DIKE&CONAIN, IF VAP.FORMS USE
WTR FOG;CONTAIN RUN OFF.REMOV.W/VAC.TRUCKS.SOAK UP W/ABS.PLACE IN
NON-LEAK CNTNRS FOR DIS PSL.FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.DISPOSE OF FLUSH
SOLNS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEP AWAY FROM HT, SPARKS, FLAME. EMPTY
CONTAINERS CAN CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO NOT CUT,
DRILL,GRIND,WELD.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE ALUM EQUIPMENT FOR STG. OR HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPVD RESP. IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:EXPL.PROOF GNL.VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESIST
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 10-21-85./LD50 RAT = 13.7G/KG./

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:173F. 78C
Vapor Pres:44.
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRG OXID.AGTS.DO NOT UE ALUM EQUIPM.FOR STG OR HANDL
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS,
CO*2, CO.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:IF THIS PRDCT BECOMS WST, IT WOULD BE IGNITABLE
HAZ. WST.DISPOSE IAW LOCA, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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