Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL, 190 PROOF
MSDS Date:09/16/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-327-7088
MSDS Number: BYRVM

PHARMCO PRODUCTS INC

58 VALE ROAD
BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-3967
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 203-740-3471 FAX 203-740-3481

Cage: 69267

PHARMCO PRODUCTS INC.

BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-3967 US

Telephone: 203-740-3471

Cage: 69267

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 95.2%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9495

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

VOLITILE ORGANIC CONTENT AS LISTED ON MSDS, 800G/L (VAP

RTECS: 9999999VC

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST:MAY CAUSE DIZZ,FAINTNESS,DECR
AWARENESS & RESPONSIVENESS,NAU,VOMIT,COMA. INHAL:HIGH CONCEN OF VAP
MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF RESP TRACT,CHEST PAIN,COUGHING. EYE:MAY CAUSE
IRRIT,STINGING,EXCESSIVE REDNE SS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:PROD CONTAINS TRACE LEVELS OF
ACETALDEHYDE CA FOUND TO CAUSE CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:REPEATED OVEREXPO MAY RESULT IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF PROGRESSIVE LIVER INJURY WITH FIBROSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:OBTAIN MED ATTN FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPO.MOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH AIR. IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
@LEAST 15MINS. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT FLUSH SKIN W/PLENTY OF
SOAP/WATER.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=16.7C, 62.F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:SM:DRY CHEM,CO2,WATERSPRAY,ALCOHOL RESISTANT
FOAM.LG:WATERSPRAY,FOG OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATERSPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPO CNTNRS &
STRUCTURES.USE WATERSPRAY TO DISPERSE VAP AS REIGN IS POSSIBLE.USE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMM MATL.MAY BE IGN BY
HEAT/SPARKS/FLAMES.VAP TRAVEL TO IGN SOURCE & FLASHBACK.CNTNR MAY
EXPLO IN HEAT OF FIRE.RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE/EXPLO HAZ.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS CAN BE FLUSHED W/LG AMTS OF
WATER. LARGER SPILLS SHOULD BE COLLECTED FOR DISPOSAL. EXTINGUISH &
DO NOT TURN ON ANY IGN SOURCE UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE
FROM FIRE OR EXPLO HAZ.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FRM HEAT/SPARKS/FLAME.AVOID
CONTACT W/EYES.KEEP CNTNR CLSD.USE W/ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.GROUDNCNTNR WHEN TRANSF ETHYL ALCOHOL.
Other Precautions:VAPORS MAY COLLECT IN CNTNRS.TREAT EMPTY CNTNRS AS
HAZARDOUS.SUDDEN RELEASE OF HOT ORG CHEM VAP/MISTS FRM PROCESS
EQPMT OPERATING @ELEVATED TEMP MAY RESULT IN IGN W/OUT THE PRESENCE
OF OBVIOUS IGNITIO N SOURCES.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN HIGH
VAPOR CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:SPECIAL,LOCAL BENTILATION IS NEEDED WHERE VAPORS ESCAPE TO
SORKPLACE AIR.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLTY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=80.C, 176.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<122.8C, 253.F
Vapor Pres:41.4 @20C
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.8107
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3.0, (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100% @20C, COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT COLORLESS, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR, LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG INORGANIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE &/OR CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF SPILL CLEANUP WASTE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ACETALDEHYDE-UPPER BOUND
CONCEN 20PPM, ETHANOL UPPER BOUND CONCEN 95%.

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