BMPZH - ALCOHOL DENATURED,SPECIALLY DENATURED

Product Identification

Product ID:ALCOHOL DENATURED,SPECIALLY DENATURED
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-0906
MSDS Number: BMPZH

Responsible Party
USI CHEMICALS CO. DIV. OF NTL. DISTILLERS & CHEM.
ROUTE 2
TUSCOLA, IL 61953-9802

Emergency Phone: 217-253-3311

Info Phone: 217-253-3311

Preparer: C.A. EISENHARD

Cage: KO582

Contractor
USI CHEMICALS CO. DIV. OF NTL. DISTILLERS & CHEM.
218 TUSCOLA, IL 61953-9802 US

Telephone: 217-253-3311

Cage: KO582

Ingredients

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL) *

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 95.2%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM *

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192 *


METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III) *

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 4.8%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL *

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 92

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <.15%PPM

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALE:EXPOSURE TO OVER 1000 PPM
MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,LASSITUDE,LOSS OF APPETITE,LACK OF
CONCENTRATION,IRRITATION OF THROAT.ORAL:CAN CAUSE CNS
DEPRESSION,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME IN
OFFSPRING.EYES:IRRITATION.SKIN:DEFATTING.CHRONIC-DRYNESS OF
SKIN,DERMATITIS & ALCOHOLISM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS BENZENE, PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO OVER 1000 PPM MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
DROWSINESS, LASSITUDE, LOSS OF APPETITE, LACK OF CONCENTRATION,
IRRITATION OF THROAT. ORALLY CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA. EYE IRR ITATION. SKIN DEFATTING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.EYE/SKIN:FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR
& PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK
MILK/WATER.CALL PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:=12.8C, 55.F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM. WATER
MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT SHOULD BE USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ELIMINATE SOURCES OF
IGNITION.VENTILATE THE AREA.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.CONTAIN THE
SPILL.PICK UP LARGE SPILL WITH NON-SPARKING TOOLS;SMALL SPILLS WITH
ABSORBENT MATERIAL.RESI DUES MAY BE CLEANED UP WITH
ALCOHOL/WATER/AMMONIA.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL
VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GENERATE MISTS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR
MISTS. AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR
DRINKING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NONE NEEDED. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC FILTER IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES IF SKIN CONTACT POSSIBLE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD IF SPLASHING.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN CASE OF REPEATED
OR PROLONGED CONTACT. PROVIDE EYE WASH & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE &
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE PNI A UNDER THE SAME
NSN.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=78.3C, 173.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-113.7C, -173.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:44.6 @ 68F
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.7938
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AND COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYL CHLORIDE, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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