Product ID:GRAM'S DECOLORIZER (ACETONE/ALCOHOL), 304A
MSDS Date:03/30/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKRSF

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORP.

1909 CENTINELA AVENUE
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
US

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: (310) 829-4304

Preparer: P. B.

Cage: TO718

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORP.

SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 US

Telephone: (310) 829-4304

Cage: TO718

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 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM

METHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 200 PPM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ACETONE

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE & CHRONIC):
METHANOL IS A CUMULATIVE POISON & DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED FOR
INGESTION OF LESS THAN 30 ML. CAUSES CNS DEPRESSION, HEADACHE,
INTOXICATION, DILATION OF THE PUPILS, CON VULSIONS, NAUSEA &
DIZZINESS. UNCONCIOUSNESS AND DEATH MAY RESULT. METHANOL
INTOXICATION MAY PRODUCE VISUAL DISTURBANCES AND BLINDNESS.
Effects of Overexposure:CNS DISTURBANCE, DIZZINESS, PHOTO PHOBIA,
HEADACHE, STUPOR, COMA AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED KIDNEY & LIVER FUNCTION
MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO ALCOHOLS. PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY ALSO BE AGGRAVATED. METHANOL HAS SHOWN
GENETIC TOXICITY IN SOME ANIMALS.

First Aid:IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & FLUSH WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITATIO N PERSISTS. IN CASE OF INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
IF PATIENT IS UNCONCIOUS OR EXTREMELY DROWSY. OTHERWISE, ADMINISTER
2 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION EVEN I F SYMPTOMS IMPROVE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY .

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=24.C, 75.2F
Lower Limits:3% (ETHANOL)
Upper Limits:19% (ETHANOL
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . WATER IS INEFFECTIVE
AGAINST ALCOHOL FIRES BUT MAY BE USED TO COOL ADJACENT CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PYROLYSIS WILL RELEASE TOXIC GASES SUCH
AS CARBON MONOXIDE AND METHANOL.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, ABSORB WITH
SUITABLE ABSORBENT (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) AND DISPOSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE: STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOODS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING METHANOLIC
SOLUTIONS.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES IMPERVIOUS TO METHANOL ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:LABORATORY SAFETY GOGGLES OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFTER HANDLING ESPECIALLY BEFORE
EATING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=62.C, 143.6F
B.P. Text:62-63C
Vapor Pres:213 MM HG @ 25C
Vapor Density:2 (AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1(ETHANOL = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODORS
OF ALCOHOL AND ACETONE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORE AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PYROLYSIS WILL RELEASE TOXIC GASES
SUCH AS CARBON MONOXIDE AND METHANOL.

Waste Disposal Methods:THE PREFERRED DISPOSAL METHOD IS INCINERATION.
MANY LOCALITIES RESTRICT AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL THAT MAY BE FLUSHED DOWN
DRAIN. INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.

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.

Transport Information:D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME: ETHYL ALCOHOL. D.O.T.
HAZARD CLASS: FLAMMABLE LIQUID. D.O.T. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
NA1986.