Material Safety Data Sheet
ETHANOL 95%. COMPLETELY DENATURED
Revised: 03/06/2010
Replaces: 05/15/2008
Printed: 03/06/2010
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
Size: 1 oz, 75 mL, 350 mL, 500 mL, 4 L, 20 L, various
Chemical Name: Ethanol, 95%
CAS Number: See section 2
Formula: See Section 2
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 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Principal Hazardous Components: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (Denaturant) (CAS# 108-10-1) 4%; Ethanol (CAS# 64-17-5)
95%
TLV units: Methyl isobutyl ketone: ACGIH-TLV 50 ppm (TWA); 75 ppm (STEL)
Ethyl alcohol: ACGIH-TLV 1000 ppm (TWA)
PEL units: Methyl isobutyl ketone: OSHA-PEL 100 ppm (TWA)
Ethyl alcohol: OSHA-PEL 1000 ppm (TWA)
Section 3 - Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Harmful if inhaled or 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 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, unless specified as a water reactive material).
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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
Flash Point (Method Used): 12.8 癈 (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 癈
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Extremely flammable.
Vapours may travel back to ignition source. Closed Containers exposed to heat may explode.
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 away from oxidizing materials and strong acids.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
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 癈
Boiling Point: (Ethanol) 78.5 癈 Vapor Pressure: (Ethanol) 59.3 mmHg at 25癈
Vapor Density(Air=1): (Ethanol) 1.59 Specific Gravity (H2O=1): (Ethanol) 0.789 at 20 癈
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.
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Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxidizers,
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx,
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicity Data
Toxicity Data: (Methyl isobutyl ketone) orl-rat LD50 2080 mg/kg
(Ethanol) orl-rat LD50 7060 mg/kg; ihl-rat LC50 20000 ppm/10H
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Tumorigenic data cited. Reproductive data cited. Mutation data cited. Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or
OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Liver disorders, Respiratory disorders, Eye disorders, Skin disorders,
Target Organs: Central Nervous System, Kidneys, Liver, Eyes,
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation and ingestion.
Section 12 - Ecological Data
EPA Waste Numbers: Ethanol (D001); Methyl isobutyl ketone (U161)
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: Fire Acute
Name List: Chemical Category:
Methyl isobutyl ketone - Yes Methyl isobutyl ketone - No
Ethanol - No Ethanol - No
CERCLA Section 103 RQ(lb.): Methyl isobutyl ketone - 5000
Ethanol - No
RCRA Section 261.33: Methyl isobutyl ketone - Yes
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
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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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