BWHTZ - EX0282 ETHANOL

Product Identification

Product ID:EX0282 ETHANOL
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F037280
MSDS Number: BWHTZ

Responsible Party
E M SCIENCE DIVSION OF E M INDUSTRIES
480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
GIBBSTOWN, NJ 08027
US

Emergency Phone: 609-354-9200

Info Phone: 609-354-9200

Cage: EO655

Contractor
E M SCIENCE DIVSION OF E M INDUSTRIES
70 GIBBSTOWN, NJ 08027 US

Telephone: 609-354-9200

Cage: EO655

Ingredients

ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), TECSOL, ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 84%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM


METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

OSHA PEL 260 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ETHYL ACETATE

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

OSHA PEL 1400 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1400 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


GASOLINE

CAS: 8006-61-9

RTECS: LX3300000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

ACGIH TLV: 890 MG/CUM


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 7%

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/CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
SWALLOWED. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO GI TRACT,
LIVER, KIDNEYS & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. PROLONGED CONTACT CAUSES
IRRITATION TO SKIN & EYES. REPRODUCTIVE T OXICANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS,
IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART & GI
CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE CPR IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK
WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL
PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:53F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION
SOURCE & FLASH BACK. FLAMMABLE LIQUID & VAPOR. CONTAIN METHANOL.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
ELIMINATE ANY IGNITON SOURCES. CONTAIN THE RELEASE & ELIMINATE ITS'
SOURCE W/OUT RISK. TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
AREA AWAY FORM IGNITION SOURCES & OXIDIZERS. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR.
DON'T GET IN EYES.
Other Precautions:ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS, USE
CAUTION. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. DON'T TAKE
INTERNALLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. OTHER NIOSH/MSHA
RESPIRATORS, NEGATIVE PRESSURE TYPE UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
ENGINEERING &/ADMINISTRATIV E CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED.
Ventilation:APPROVED FUME HOOD/ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE/EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSE W/SIDE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172.76F
Vapor Pres:43
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): 3.2
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. EPA WAST#: D001. EM SCIENCE RECOMMENDS SX0063 SOLVENT
SPILL TREATMENT KIT FOR THIS PRODUCT.

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