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Section 3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: 51°F
Test Mode: TCC
Lower Explosive Limit: 3.3
Upper Explosive Limit: 19
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, CO2,
Dry Chemical, "Alcohol" Foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dangerous Fire Hazard. Vapor
can travel distances to ignition source and flash back.
Section 4 Hazardous Ingredients Data:
| Hazardous Components: | CAS | % (WT) | TLV(ppm) | PEL(ppm) |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 64-17-5 | 92.00 | 1000.000 | 1000.000 |
| Methanol | 67-56-1 | 5.00 | 200.000 | 200.000 |
| 4-Methyl-2-Pentanone | 108-10-1 | 1.00 | 50.000 | 50.000 |
| Ethyl Acetate | 141-78-6 | 1.00 | 400.000 | 400.000 |
Section 5 Health Hazard Data:
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion or skin contact
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Can be fatal or cause blindness
if swallowed in quantity. Causes headache, dizziness, nausea,
narcosis. Chronic overexposure can cause damage to gastrointestinal
tract, liver, kidneys and cardiovascular system. Prolonged contact
causes irritation to skin and eyes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Kidney, liver, heart
and GI conditions.
Toxicity Comments:
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a cancer causing agent.
NTP: no, IARC: no, OSHA: no
Pure Ethanol tests on laboratory animals indicate material
may cause tumors and may produce adverse mutagenic and reproductive
effects.
Threshold Limits / Toxicity Data:
TLV:
4-Methyl-2-Pentanone: TWA: 50 PPM, 205 MG/M3;
STEL: 75 PPM, 307 MG/M3
Ethyl Acetate: TWA: 400 PPM, 1440 MG/M3
Ethyl Alcohol: TWA: 1000 PPM, 1880 MG/M3
Methanol: TWA 200 PPM 262 MG/M3; STEL 250
PPM, 328 MG/M3 (skin) PEL:
4-Methyl-2-Pentanone: TWA: 50 PPM 205 MG/M3;
STEL: 75 PPM, 300 MG/M3
Ethyl Acetate: TWA: 400 PPM, 1440 MG/M3
Ethyl Alcohol: TWA: 1000 PPM, 1900 MG/M3
Methanol: TWA 200 PPM 260 MG/M3; STEL 250
PPM, 325 MG/M3 (skin)
Ethanol Toxicity Data: ORL-HMN LDLO: 1400 mg/kg.
Hazard Rating: Health: 0; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 0.
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)
Section 6 Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Get medical assistance for all cases of overexposure.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush thoroughly with water for at least
15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if
not breathing.
Ingestion: If conscious, drink water and induce vomiting immediately
as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.
Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Acids, oxidizers.
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: COX.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, contact with ignition source.
Section 8 Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is released or spilled:
Evacuate the area of all unnecessary personnel. Wear suitable
protective equipment listed under exposure/personal protection.
Eliminate any ignition sources until the area is determined to
be free from explosion or fire hazards. Contain the release and
eliminate its source, if this can be done without risk. Take up
and containerize for proper disposal as described under disposal.
Comply with Federal, Sate and local regulations on reporting releases.
Refer to regulatory information for reportable quantity and other
regulatory data.
Waste Disposal Method: To be performed in compliance with all
current local, state and Federal regulations.
Waste Disposal Method: EPA Waste Number: D001. Incineration, fuels
blending or recycle. Contact your local permitted waste disposal
site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always contact a permitted
waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local,
State and Federal regulations.
Section 9 Special Protection Information:
Respiratory Protection: Material should be handled or transferred
in an approved fume hood or with adequate ventilation. If workplace
exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see
TLV/PEL), a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised
in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also
permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators (negative pressure type) under
specified conditions (see your safety equipment supplier). Engineering
and/or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce
exposure.
Skin Protection: Protective gloves (neoprene, nitrile, or equivalent)
should be worn to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields must be worn
at all times. Eye wash should be readily available.
Section 10 Special Precautions
Handling and Storage: Keep container closed. Store in a cool area
away from ignition sources and oxidizers. Do not breathe vapor.
Do not get in eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Retained residue may make empty containers hazardous; use caution!
Electrically ground all equipment when handling this product.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not
take internally.
Shipping Information:
DOT Shipping Name: Ethyl Alcohol; DOT # UN1170.
Inventory: This product is a mixture. The CAS numbers of all components
are listed in Sect. 4 and are on the TSCA Inventory.