Product ID:02891 ETHANOL DENATURATED S15
MSDS Date:07/01/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJCXH

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

3050 SPRUCE ST
ST. LOUIS, MO 63178
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63178 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

ETHANOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

2-BUTANONE

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

OSHA PEL 590 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 590 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 7060 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION/DERMATITIS. CNS DEPRESSION. MAY AFFECT THE NE RVES &
LIVER & CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HEART.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, VOMITING,
DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES, NARCOSIS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. OBTAIN ME DICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:=8.9C, 48.F
Autoignition Temp:=361.7C, 683.F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:24.5
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
VAPORS >AIR MAY TRAVEL TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES & FLASHBACK.
CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. EVACUATE
AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. VENTILATE AREA &
WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED & AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME. WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CONT'D: EFFECTS ON EMBRYO/FETUS (EXTRA
EMBRYONIC STRUCTURES)(CYTOLOGICAL CHANGES)(FETOTOXICITY)(FETAL
DEATH)(OTHER EFFECTS TO EMBRYO/FETUS). SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL
ABNORMALIT IES(EYE/EAR/CRANIOFACIAL/MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM/RESPIRATORY SYSTEM). EFFECTS ON NEWBORN(GROWTH STATISTICS).

Vapor Pres:44.6
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.789
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, PEROXIDES, ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES,
ALKALI METALS, AMMONIA
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, FIRE & OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,
STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

Toxicological Information:TARGET ORGAN DATA: BEHAVIORAL(SLEEP)(CHANGE
IN MOTOR ACTIVITY)(ATAXIA)(ANTIPSYCHOTIC)(HEADACHE)(CHANGE IN
PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL TESTS). LUNGS/THORAX/RESPIRATION (CHRONIC
PULMONARY EDEMA/CONGESTION)(DYPS NEA)(OTHER CHANGES).
GASTROINTESTINAL(ALTERATION IN GASTRIC SECRETION)(HYPERMOTILITY,
DIARRHEA)(NAUSEA/VOMTIING)(OTHER CHANGES). LIVER(FATTY LIVER
DEGENERATION)(TUMORS). BLOOD(OTHER CHANGES)(LYMPHOMA INCLUDING
HODGKIN'S DISEASE). PATERNAL EFFECTS(TESTES/EPIDIDYMIS/SPERM DUCT).
EFFECTS ON FERTILITY(FEMALE/MALE FERTILITY INDEX)(POST IMPLANTATION
MORTALITY)(OTHER MEASURES OF FERTILITY).

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:CONTACT FLUKA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORATION
INFORMATION.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
State Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION: EC INDEX NO:
603-002-00-5. IRRITANT. R11 HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. S7 KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED. S16 KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION-NO SMOKING.