Product ID:ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE
MSDS Date:02/06/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
MSDS Number: CKCRH

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO

2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 910-584-0381(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)

Info Phone: 800-227-1150

Cage: 59896

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO

BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

ETHANOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ISOPROPANOL

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

OSHA PEL 980 MG/M3;400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 983 MG/M3;400 PPM

METHANOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, NERVES, KIDNEYS.
COMPONENTS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, AND/OR FROWSINESS. CHRONIC: NAUSEA, BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS MIXTURE
ARE LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC, OSHA OR NTP.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. GET MED ICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF
SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY CALL A
PHYSICIAN OR POISON CON TROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED. KEEP PE RSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=12.8C, 55.F
Autoignition Temp:=385.C, 725.F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
WATER SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTAINER AND SURFACE COOLING ONLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING. ABSORB
MATERIAL WITH SUIT ABLE ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. STORE
IN AREA SUITABLE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:NONE KNOWN.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Vapor Density:> 1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF HEAT OR IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON (COX).
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:ETHANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 7660 MG/KG, IHL-RAT
LC50: 20000 PPM/10H. ISOPROPANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 5045 MG/KG, SKN-RBT
LD50: 12800 MG/KG. METHANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 5628 MG/KG, SKN-RBT
LD50: 15800 MG/KG, IHL-RAT LC50: 64000 PPM/4H.

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:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: ETHANOL, IOSPROPANOL : D001. METHANOL:
U154.

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL,
ISOPROPANOL, METHANOL), 3, UN1987, PG II.

SARA Title III Information:SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: ISOPROPANOL:
YES. METHANOL: YES. RCRA: METHANOL: YES. CERCLA RQ: METHANOL:
5000 POUNDS. HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312 REPORTING:
ACUTE, CHRONIC, FIRE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.