Alkohol 95%

Material Safety Data Sheet
Ethanol, 95%
Revised: 10/13/2011
Replaces: 09/30/2011
Printed: 10/13/2011
Section 1 - Product Description

Product Name: Ethanol, 95%
Product Code(s): 15-4708A, 15-4708CA, 15-4724A, 89-2301, 892305, 19-1184, 19-1176, 15-4725, 19-1177, 76-6200, 86-
1281, 86-1283, 86-1285, 84-1135, 10-1026, 10-1036, 84-0887, 84-0528, C70188, C71535
Size: 1 oz, 75 mL, 350 mL, 500 mL, 4 L, 20 L, various
Chemical Name: Ethanol, 95%
CAS Number: See Section 3
Formula: See Section 3
Synonyms: Alcohol, Ethyl alcohol
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company, 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F) Chemtrec 800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24
hours)
Section 2 - Hazard Identification

Emergency Overview: WARNING - Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation. Skin: May cause irritation to skin.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
Section 3 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principal Hazardous Components: Ethyl Alcohol (CAS # 64-17-5) 85.5%; Denaturant: Isopropyl Alcohol (CAS # 67-63-0)
5.0%; Denaturant: Methyl Alcohol (CAS # ) 4.5%
TLV units: Ethyl alcohol: ACGIH-TLV 1000 ppm (TWA)
PEL units: Ethyl alcohol: OSHA-PEL 1000 ppm (TWA)
Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin - After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water.
Ingestion - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Inhalation - In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
Section 5 - Firefighting Procedures
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Flash Point (Method Used): 12.8 C (CC) (Ethanol)
NFPA Rating:
Health: 2
Fire: 3
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media: Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: (Ethanol) LEL: 3.3% UEL: 19%
Autoignition Temperature: (Ethanol) 363 C
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapours may travel back to ignition source. Closed Containers exposed to heat may
explode.
Extremely flammable.
Section 6 - Spill or Leak Procedures

Steps to Take in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Remove all
non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb
material with suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
Section 7 - Special Precautions

Precautions to Take in Handling or Storing: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Keep away from oxidizing materials and strong acids.
Section 8 - Protection Information

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation. A
NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves: Natural rubber, Neoprene, PVC or equivalent.
Eye Protection: Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
Section 9 - Physical Data

Molecular Weight: (Ethanol) 46.07 Melting Point: (Ethanol) -114.1 C
Boiling Point: (Ethanol) 78.5 C Vapor Pressure: (Ethanol) 59.3 mmHg at 25C
Vapor Density(Air=1): (Ethanol) 1.59 Specific Gravity (H2O=1): (Ethanol) 0.789 at 20 C
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100% Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): 3.3
Solubility in Water: Soluble Appearance and Odor: Clear, colorless liquid, Alcohol odor.
Section 10 - Reactivity Data

Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat and sources of ignition.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxidizers,
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx,
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicity Data

Toxicity Data: (Ethanol) orl-rat LD50 7060 mg/kg; ihl-rat LC50 20000 ppm/10H

Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See Section 2
Chronic: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA. Mutation data cited. Reproductive data cited. Tumorigenic
data cited.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Skin disorders, Eye disorders, Respiratory disorders, Liver disorders,
Target Organs: Eyes, Liver, Kidneys, Central Nervous System,
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation and ingestion.
Section 12 - Ecological Data

EPA Waste Numbers: Ethanol (D001)
Section 13 - Disposal Information

Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always contact a
permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Section 14 - Transport Information

DOT Proper Shipping Name: UN1170, Ethanol, 3, II
Section 15 - Regulatory Information

EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute Fire
Name List: Chemical Category:

Ethanol - No Ethanol - No
CERCLA Section 103 RQ(lb.): Ethanol - No

RCRA Section 261.33: Ethanol - No
Section 16 - Additional Information

The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various
sources available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information
to a particular application of the substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the
applicability of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A Not Available
NTP National Toxicology Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm Parts per million
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 - Product Description

Section 2 - Hazard Identification

Section 3 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Section 5 - Firefighting Procedures

Product Name: Ethanol, 95% Page 1 of 3

Section 6 - Spill or Leak Procedures

Section 7 - Special Precautions

Section 8 - Protection Information

Section 9 - Physical Data

Section 10 - Reactivity Data

Section 11 - Toxicity Data

Product Name: Ethanol, 95% Page 2 of 3

Section 12 - Ecological Data

Section 13 - Disposal Information

Section 14 - Transport Information

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

Name List: Chemical Category:

CERCLA Section 103 RQ(lb.): Ethanol - No

Section 16 - Additional Information

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