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    This document provides information about the hazards of ethanol. It is a clear, colourless, mobile liquid with a characteristic odor. It is highly flammable and exposure can cause eye and respiratory irritation. Proper personal protective equipment should be used when handling it and it is incompatible with many strong oxidizing agents and acids.

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    This document provides information about the hazards of ethanol. It is a clear, colourless, mobile liquid with a characteristic odor. It is highly flammable and exposure can cause eye and respiratory irritation. Proper personal protective equipment should be used when handling it and it is incompatible with many strong oxidizing agents and acids.

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    This document provides information about the hazards of ethanol. It is a clear, colourless, mobile liquid with a characteristic odor. It is highly flammable and exposure can cause eye and respiratory irritation. Proper personal protective equipment should be used when handling it and it is incompatible with many strong oxidizing agents and acids.

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    Hazard Communication Sheet

    ETHANOL C
    2
    H
    5
    OH
    Ethyl Alcohol

    DESCRIPTION
    Clear, colourless, mobile liquid with characteristic odour; m.p. -130
    o
    C; b.p. 79
    o
    C.
    Miscible with water. CAS: 64-17-5. UN number: 1170.


    HEALTH HAZARDS IRRITANT: Irritating to the eyes
    Eye contact with liquid causes pain and severe irritation. May
    cause chemi cal conjuncti vitis and corneal damage.
    Exposure to high vapour concentrations causes irritati on of the
    eyes and respiratory tract, headache, giddiness and nausea.
    Swallowing causes narcotic effects (headache, giddiness, nausea, vomiting with
    coma and death in severe cases).Repeated excessive intake causes liver damage.
    Liquid degreases the skin and repeated contact may cause cracking.


    FIRST-AID
    Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure. If breathing stops or shows signs of failing
    apply artificial respiration. Use oxygen if breathing is laboured. Obtain medical help.
    Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with water for
    at least 15 minutes. Treat patient as for inhalation. Obtain medical help.
    Eyes: Flood with eyewash or water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical help.
    Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Treat as for inhalation. Obtain medical help.


    SAFETY HAZARDS
    INCOMPATIBLE with strong oxidising agents, acids, alkali metals, ammonia,
    hydrazine, peroxides, sodium, acid anhydrides, calcium hypochlorite, chromyl
    chloride, bromine pentafluoride, silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate, potassium tert-
    butoxide, acid chlorides, platinum, uranium hexafluoride, silver oxide, iodine
    heptafluoride, acetyl bromide, disulphuryl difluoride, tetrachlorosilane + water,
    acetyl chloride, permanganic acid, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, potassium dioxide.
    EXPLOSION HAZARD. Forms flammable/explosive vapour/air mixtures. Take
    precautions against static discharges. Ground and bond containers when
    transferring bulk material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment.


    FIRE
    HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Flash point 12
    o
    C. Explosive limits 3.3-19%.
    For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
    alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or
    alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
    containers. Do not use straight streams of water. Use self-contained
    breathing apparatus if fire is large or in a confined space.



    SPILLAGE
    Refer to local spillage/emergency procedures.
    Liquid can be absorbed using sand/proprietary adsorbent or transferred to a
    suitable closed container. Contaminated adsorbent should be transferred into a
    double polythene lined or other suitable container and disposed of as contaminated
    waste. Use non-sparking tools and avoid sources of ignition. Clean up spills
    immediately, observing precautions in the Exposure Controls section.


    EXPOSURE
    CONTROLS
    CONTAINMENT LEVEL 2
    Refer to local procedures/risk assessment for
    details of personal protective equipment
    requirements. Eye Protection and Chemical
    Protective Clothing suitable for protection
    against liquids must be worn where there is risk
    of body contact. Respiratory Protective
    Equipment and Local Exhaust Ventilation may
    be requi red to protect against vapour.


    OCCUPATIONAL
    EXPOSURE LIMIT
    Health & Safety Executive : Workplace Exposure Limit
    8-Hour TWA : 1000ppm (1900mgm
    -3
    ) 15 minute STEL : None

    I S S U E D A T E : 2 0 0 9 R E F . N U M B E R : 0 0 9 C 9 9
    Risk Assessment Services

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