BGBCS - ETHYL ALCOHOL/ETHANOL

  • MSDS: BGBCS
  • Manufacturer: SHELL OIL COMPANY
  • Product Name: ETHYL ALCOHOL/ETHANOL
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-973-7260
Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL/ETHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-973-7260
MSDS Number: BGBCS

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:IRRIT EYES,NOSE, DRUNKINESS,DIZZ,NAU,VOMIT

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:55F,12.8C TCC
Lower Limits:4.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,STEAM,ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGNIT SOURCES,VENT AREA, ABSORB SM AMT ON
INERT MATL. STOP W/O RISK LEAK. DIKE LG AMTS, PUMP/VAC MATERIAL
INTO CLOSED DISPOSAL DRUM. FLUSH RESIDUE W/LG AMT WATER

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT CONTRS FROM PHYS DAMAGE.KEEP OUT OF DIR RAYS OF
SUN AWAY FR ORG PROD & OTHER EASILY OXID MATL
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROV RESP
Ventilation:MECHANICAL RECD, LOCAL RECOMMENDED IF ENCLOSED AREA
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS "BACK" SIDE MISSING. NSN CANC REPL BY 6810002645906.

Chemical Properties

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

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,ACID, BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREAM HEAT, IGNIT SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE I/A/W ALL LOCAL,STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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