BZMFQ - ETHYL ALCOHOL 200 PROOF SDA 3A, 25005

  • MSDS: BZMFQ
  • Manufacturer: SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: ETHYL ALCOHOL 200 PROOF SDA 3A, 25005
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N065431
Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL 200 PROOF SDA 3A, 25005
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N065431
MSDS Number: BZMFQ

Responsible Party
SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
ST PAUL, MO 63103
US

Emergency Phone: 516-467-3535

Info Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Contractor
SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63178 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Ingredients

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9495

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 3450 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO
THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRES SION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: DAMAGE
TO THEEYES, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO THE
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:LIVER. DAMAGE TO THE HEART. DAMAGE TO
THE KIDNEYS. TARGET ORGANS(S): NERVES, EYES, LIVER, KIDNEYS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: WARNING: CONTAINS METHANOL. MAY BE FATAL OR
CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALL OWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES OR SKIN: FLUSH IMMED W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF H*2O FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTG & SHOES. ASSURE ADEQUATE
FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS W/FINGERS. INHAL: REMOVE
TO FRES H AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIALRESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH
WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMD CLTHG
BEFORE REUSE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:55.0F,12.8C
Lower Limits:24.5%
Upper Limits:3.3%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
WARNING: FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. EVACUATE
AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON
SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. USE
NONSPARKING TOOLS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATRL PICKUP
IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
POISON. IRRITANT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. NO
SMOKING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

Vapor Pres:44.6 @ 20C
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.791
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, PEROXIDES, ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES,
ALKALI METALS, AMMONIA, MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGUL ATIONS.

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