Product ID:9229 ALCOHOL, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:06/25/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-327-7088
MSDS Number: BJZZW

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151/908-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

VWR SCIENTIFIC - DIV OF UNIVAR

626 BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014 US

Telephone: 609-467-2600

Cage: 2E624

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 90-95%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9394

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9394

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 94

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT 7060 MG/KG (ETHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CNS DISTURBANCES,SKIN
IRRITATION,DERMATITIS,EYE IRRITATION,GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION,UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.CHRONIC:DAMAGE TO
LIVER,KIDNEYS,EYES,LUNGS,CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,BRAIN,
SPLEEN,BLOOD.TARGET
ORGANS:LUNGS,KIDNEYS,LIVER,BLOOD,EYES,SKIN,CNS,BRAIN,SPLEEN,HEART,S
TOMACH,GI TRACTT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC
BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.HOWEVER,ETHANOL HAS BEEN LINKED TO CANCER IN
HUMANS PER MFR
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF UPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SKIN IRRITATION/DERMATITIS, EYE
IRRITATION, GASTROINTESTINAL I RRITATION, RESPIRATORY FAILURE,
CENTRALNERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, CONVULSIONS, BLINDNESS, MAY BE
FAATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER DISORDERS, SKIN DISORDERS,
CHRONIC IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES

First Aid:INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:55.0F,12.8C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:685F
Lower Limits:3.3 %
Upper Limits:19.0 %
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
MAY EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA.
STOP LEAK IF CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE
VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT
MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR
CABINET.
Other Precautions:BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: SARA
III,AACUTE/CHRONIC/FLAMMABILITY;EHS-NO;CERCLA HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE/YES/METHANOL(RQ=5000 LB S); SEE SUPPLEMENTAL FOR REST OF
INFO.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATON
IS HIGH, A CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
CARTRIDGE, A SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT, EMERGENCY EYEWASH
STATION AND SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROVIDE PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS WITH EMPHASIS ON LUNGS, SKIN
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND LIVER. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTINUED: SARA 313,
CONTAINS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL & METHANOL; TSCA INVENTORY,YES. MSDS
PRES ENTED BY CAGE 70829 FOR CONTRACT NUMBERSP0450-95-M8249.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-173F,-114C
Vapor Pres:44 MM HG
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.7 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, PLEASANT ODOR (ODOR
THRESHOLD 1000 PPM).
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 %

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,ALUMINUM,ALKALI METALS,ACETYL CHLORIDE,STRONG
ACIDS,ACID CHLORIDES,ACID ANHYDRIDES,REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION,
SUNLIGHT, ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA/RCRA WASTE NUMBER D001 MAY
APPLY TO UNUED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT.

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