Product ID:ALCOHOL A. C. S., ETHYL ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF
MSDS Date:11/01/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-242-3645
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKZPV

Emergency Phone: 1-800-424-9300

Info Phone: 502-633-0650

Cage: 61305

Telephone: 512-365-6838

Cage: 1LT50

ETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE THROAT.
INGESTION: CAN CAUSE DEPRESSION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. EYE
CONTACT: LIQUID OR VAPOR MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION AND DEFATTING OF SKIN ON PROLONGED CONTACT.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: EXPOSURE TO OVER 1000 PPM MAY CAUSE
HEADACHE, DROWSINESS AND LASSITUDE, LOSS OF APPETITE, AND INABILITY
TO CONCENTRATE. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:SWALLOWING: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ABLE TO SWALLOW, HAVE
VICTIM DRINK WATER OR MILK TO DILUTE. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR
CHEM TREC (POISON CONTROL) IMMEDIATELY. INDUCE VOMITING ONLY IF
ADVISED BY PHYSICIAN OR CHEMTREC (POISON CONTROL). INHALATION:
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF VICTIM HAS STOPPED
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF COOL WATER. EYES
SHOULD BE FLUSHED FOR A T LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=13.3C, 56.F
ASTM D-56
Autoignition Temp:=362.8C, 685.F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, "ALCOHOL" FOAM, OR CARBON
DIOXIDE; WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT WATER SHOULD BE USED TO KEEP
FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF A LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER
SPRAY TO DISPERSE THE VAPORS AND TO PROTECT MEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP
LEAK. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY FOR EXPOSURES
AND TO DILUTE SPILLS T O NON-FLAMMABLE MIXTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE WITH A FULL FACE
PIECE WHEN THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSURE TO SMOKE, FUMES, OR
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION P RODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CONTAIN SPILLED MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO SECURE
CONTAINERS. WHERE NECESSARY, COLLECT USING ABSORBENT MEDIA. IN THE
EVENT OF AN UNCONTROLLE D RELEASE OF THIS MATERIAL, THE USER SHOULD
DETERMINE IF THE RELEASE IS REPORTABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. DETACHED OR OUTSIDE STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE
SHOULD BE IN AN NFPA APPROVED FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE ROOM OR
CABINET. ALL IGNITION SOURCES SHOULD BE ELIMINATED. SMOKING SHOULD
BE PROHIBITED IN THE STORAGE & USAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID UNCONTROLLED RELEASE OF THIS MATERIAL.WHERE
SPILLS POSSIBLE,A COMPREHENSIVE SPILL RESPONSE PLAN SHOULD BE
DEVELOPED & IMPLEMENTED.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS SHOULD BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL E LECTRICAL CODE ARTICLE 501.NFPA
30,FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE,SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FOR ALL
S TORAGE & HANDLING

Respiratory Protection:WHERE EXPOSURE IS LIKELY TO EXCEED ACCEPTABLE
CRITERIA, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.
RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE SELECTED BASED ON THE FORM AND CONCENTRATION
OF CONTAMINANT IN A IR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA (29 CFR
1910.34).
Ventilation:HANDLE IN THE PRESENCE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SEE SUPPLEMENTAL BELOW.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHICH ARE
IMPERVIOUS TO THE PRODUCT FOR THE DURATION OF THE ANTICIPATED
EXPOSURE IF THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES MEETING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF ANSI STANDARD Z87.1
WHERE NO CONTACT WITH THE EYE IS ANTICIPATED. CHEMICAL SAFETY
GOGGLES MEETING THE SPECIFICATIONS SO ANSI STANDARD Z87.1 SHOULD BE
WORN WHENEVER THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF SPLASHING OR OTHER
CONTACT WITH THE EYES.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=78.3C, 173.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-113.7C, -173.F
Vapor Pres:44.6 MM HG@68F
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.7940 @60/60F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AND COLORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH ACETYL CHLORIDE AND A WIDE RANGE OF OXIDIZING AGENTS MAY
REACT VIOLENTLY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:GNERALLY STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL RECOVERED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PACKAGED,
LABELED, TRANSPORTED, AND DISPOSED OF, OR RECLAIMED IN CONFORMANCE
WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH GOOD
ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

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:AVOID UNCONTRLLED RELEASES OF THIS MATERIAL. WHERE SPILLS
ARE POSSIBLE, A COMPREHENSIVE SPILL RESPONSE PLAN SHOULD BE
DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED.

Transport Information:DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): DOT
CLASSIFICATION: 3, (FLAMMABLE LIQUID). PROPER SHIPPING NAME: ETHYL
ALCOHOL. OTHER DOT INFORMATION: IDENTIFICATION NO. UN1170. PG II.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE NO . 26. ATF DISTILLED SPIRIT ACT: USE
OFETHYL ALCOHOL WITHOUT PRIOR PAYMENT OF APPLICATION EXCISE TAX IS
STRICTLY CONTROLLED BY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED & ENFORCED BY THE
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FIREARMS (ATF), DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY. GOVERNING REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN DEFINED IN TITLE 27, CODE
OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Federal Regulatory Information:TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA): THIS
PRODUCT IS LISTED IN THE TSCA INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES.