Ethanol 50%, MSDS
Ethanol 50%, MSDS
Ethanol 50%, MSDS
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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GHS Classification:
Hazard Statements:
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements:
P210 Keep away from heat. No smoking.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
Ethyl Alcohol 42-45 64-17-5 200-578-6 C2H5OH 46.07 g/mol
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention.
Suitable (and unsuitable) Flammable liquid. Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray
extinguishing media when fighting fires involving this material. Cool containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for firefighters clothing, including eye protection and boots. Material can react violently
with water (spattering and misting) and react with metals to produce
flammable hydrogen gas.
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (carbon oxides) under fire conditions. (See also
the chemical Stability and Reactivity section). Vapors can travel to a source of
ignition and flash back. Containers may explode in a fire. Cool
containers from a distance using water spray. SENSITIVE TO STATIC
DISCHARGE.
Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Absorb neutralized spill with vermiculite or other inert absorbent material,
containment and cleaning up then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly
with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and
cleanup materials in accordance with regulations.
Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.
Acute Toxicity
Ethanol
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory LC50 Inhalation – rat – 10 h – 20000 ppm
Ingestion LD50 Oral – rat – 7,060 mg/kg
Ecotoxicity
Ethanol
Aquatic Vertebrate LC50 (96 hours): 13,000 mg/L Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow Trout)
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available
Waste Product or Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Residues local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before
disposing of waste product or residue.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.
TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Ethyl Alcohol (in alcoholic beverages)
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 Acute Health Hazard
SARA 312 Acute Health Hazard
SARA 313 Listed: Ethyl Alcohol
WHMIS Canada Class B-2: Flammable and combustible liquid- Flammable liquid
Revision Date
Revision 1 08-02-2011
Revision 2 10/21/2015
Revision 3 02/06/2017
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inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus
has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current
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