BLFJH - ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED ALCOHOL

Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:08/28/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-316-7303
MSDS Number: BLFJH

Responsible Party
E M SCIENCE, A DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC.
111 WOODCREST RD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034-0395
US

Emergency Phone: 609-354-9200 OR 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 609-423-4389

Cage: EO379

Contractor
E M SCIENCE, A DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC.
70 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034-0395 US

Telephone: 609-423-4389

Cage: EO379

Ingredients

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 90%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192


METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
SWALLOWED IN QUANTITY. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEYS AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS.
PROLONGED CONTACT CAN CAUSE IRRITA TION TO SKIN AND EYES.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART AND GI
CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR; G IVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHINGHAS STOPPED.
INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:54.0F,12.2C
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:"ALCOHOL" FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION
SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE SPILL; TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT.
CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:EM SCIENCE SPELL-X NEUTRALIZER AND ADSORBENT AGENTS
ARE RECOMMENDED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND OXIDIZERS. DO NOT
BREATH VAPORS. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS,
USE CAUTION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN
APPROVED FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION (EXPLOSION PROOF)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PRACTICES
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=77.2C, 171.F
B.P. Text:171F,77C
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-143.9C, -227.F
M.P/F.P Text:-227F,-144C
Vapor Pres:48 MM HG
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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