BXPSC - ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED

Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED
MSDS Date:07/01/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D003609
MSDS Number: BXPSC

Responsible Party
WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012
US

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI

Cage: EO227

Contractor
WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
92912 ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012 US

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

Ingredients

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 89.0%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9495


METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 4.5%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 95

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ETHYL ACETATE (CERCLA)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 4.7%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGESTION MAY BE HARMFUL OR
FATAL. INHALATION OF VAPORS OR MIST OR INGESTION OF LIQUID MAY
CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DEHYDRATION OF SKIN. EYE
CONTACT MAY CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED/INGESTED-DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS,
DECREASED REACTION, EUPHORIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, STAGGERING GAIT,
COMA. EYES-PAIN, TEARING, BURNING, DISCOMFORT. SKIN-DRYING,
CRACKING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES WATER AND INDUCE
VOMITING; REPEAT UNTIL VOMIT CLEAR. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH WI TH WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES OF THIS PRODUCT
WILL RESULT IN METHYL ALCOHOL POISONING.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:47.0F,8.3C
Lower Limits:3.3(E. ALC)
Upper Limits:19.0(E. ALC)
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL (ABC),
ALCOHOL-TYPE OR UNIVERSAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FORMED MAY TRAVEL TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCE & IGNITE/FLASHBACK.FLAME MAY NOT BE VISIBLE IN
DAYLIGHT.FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. PROVIDE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DILUTE WITH WATER AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH
LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. USE
WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION, GOGGLES,
FIRE EXTINGUISHER, PROPER GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:167F,75C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-112F,-80C
Vapor Pres:42 MM HG
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.795
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID; MILD
CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONCENTRATED SULFURIC OR NITRIC ACID, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FIRE, IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING CAN
PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR
CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.DISPOSE OF IAW
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. DLA-HMIS:EPA/RCRA
HAZWASTE NUMBER D001 MAY APPL Y TO UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT.

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