ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS) | ICSC: 0044 (May 2018) |
Ethyl alcohol Absolute ethanol Methyl carbinol Grain alcohol |
CAS #: 64-17-5 |
UN #: 1170 |
EC Number: 200-578-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers | Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
STRICT HYGIENE! PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Headache. Fatigue. Drowsiness. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Dry skin. | Protective clothing. Apron. Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Burning sensation. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation. Headache. Confusion. Dizziness. Unconsciousness. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in inert absorbent. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Highly flammable liquid and vapourHarmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from : see Chemical Dangers. | |
PACKAGING | |
ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS) | ICSC: 0044 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: CH3CH2OH / C2H6O |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 1000 ppm as STEL; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: 380 mg/m3, 200 ppm; peak limitation category: II(4); carcinogen category: 5; pregnancy risk group: C; germ cell mutagen group: 5 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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Environmental effects of the substance have been adequately investigated, but no significant effects have been found. |
NOTES |
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Ethanol consumption during pregnancy may adversely affect the unborn child. Chronic ingestion of ethanol may cause liver cirrhosis and cancer. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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