Material Safety Data Sheet
Ethyl Alcohol, Denatured, 70% Solution
ACC# 88889
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Ethyl Alcohol, Denatured, 70% Solution
Catalog Numbers: S71822
Synonyms: Ethanol Propdendary solvent 70% solution
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
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Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 59.9 200-578-6
7732-18-5 Water 34.9 231-791-2
67-56-1 Methyl alcohol 2.52 200-659-6
108-10-1 Methyl isobutyl ketone 1.33 203-550-1
Hazard Symbols: F
Risk Phrases: 11
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 16.66 deg C. May cause central nervous system
depression. Flammable liquid and vapor. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Causes severe eye
irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes moderate skin irritation. This substance has caused
adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Warning! May cause liver, kidney and heart
damage.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical
conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause cyanosis of the
extremities.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic
toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement,
followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized
by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May
cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Chronic: May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic
effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver,
kidney, and heart damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper
and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so
by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Persons with skin or eye disorders or
liver, kidney, chronic respiratory diseases, or central and peripheral nervous sytem diseases may be at
increased risk from exposure to this substance.
Antidote: None reported.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire,
wear a self -contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent),
and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source
of ignition and flash back. May burn with invisible flame. Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable
Liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use
water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode if exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media: 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. Water may be
ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until
well after fire is out.
Flash Point: 16.66 deg C ( 61.99 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 363 deg C ( 685.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:3.3 vol %
Upper: 19.0 vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 3; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills
immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking
tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof
tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use
only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers
retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep
away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze,
solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from heat and flame. Keep away from
sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Do not store
near perchlorates, peroxides, chromic acid or nitric acid.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this
material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local
exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
1000 ppm TWA; 1900
1000 ppm TWA; 1900
Ethyl alcohol 1000 ppm TWA mg/m3 TWA 3300 ppm
mg/m3 TWA
IDLH
Water none listed none listed none listed
200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm
200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3
Methyl alcohol STEL; skin - potential for
TWA 6000 ppm IDLH TWA
cutaneous absorption
50 ppm TWA; 205 mg/m3 100 ppm TWA; 410 mg/m3
Methyl isobutyl ketone 50 ppm TWA; 75 ppm STEL
TWA 500 ppm IDLH TWA
OSHA Vacated PELs: Ethyl alcohol: 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs
are listed for this chemical. Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Methyl isobutyl ketone: 50
ppm TWA; 205 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye
and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a
respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: mild odor - characteristic odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 44.6 mm Hg @ 68 deg F
Vapor Density: 1.59 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 75-80 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-113 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.8676 @ 20癈
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:Not available.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, strong
oxidants, oxidizers.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkali metals, ammonia,
hydrazine, peroxides, sodium, acid anhydrides, calcium hypochlorite, chromyl chloride, nitrosyl
perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate, potassium-tert-
butoxide, magnesium perchlorate, acid chlorides, platinum, uranium hexafluoride, silver oxide, iodine
heptafluoride, acetyl bromide, disulfuryl difluoride, tetrachlorosilane + water, acetyl chloride,
permanganic acid, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, uranyl perchlorate, potassium dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000
CAS# 108-10-1: SA9275000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-17-5:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6300 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 9000 mg/kg;
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
CAS# 67-56-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg;
CAS# 108-10-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 uL/24H Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 23300 mg/m3;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 100 gm/m3;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1900 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2080 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 64-17-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
CAS# 108-10-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: Ethanol has been shown to produce fetotoxicity in the embry o or fetus of laboratory
animals. Prenatal exposure to ethanol is associated with a distinct pattern of co ngenital malformations
that have collecetively been termed the "fetal alcohol syndrome".
Teratogenicity: CAS# 64-17-5: Oral, Human - woman: TDLo = 41 gm/kg (female 41 week(s) after
conception) Effects on Newborn - Apgar score (human only) and Effects on Newborn - other neonatal
measures or effects and Effects on Newborn - drug dependence.
Reproductive Effects: CAS# 64-17-5: Intrauterine, Human - woman: TDLo = 200 mg/kg (female 5
day(s) pre-mating) Fertility - female fertility index (e.g. # females pregnant per # sperm positive
females; # females pregnant per # females mated).
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: CAS# 64-17-5: DNA Inhibition: Human, Lymphocyte = 220 mmol/L.; Cytogenetic
Analysis: Human, Lymphocyte = 1160 gm/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Fibroblast = 12000 ppm.;
Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Leukocyte = 1 pph/72H (Continuous).; Sister Chromatid Exchange:
Human, Lymphocyte = 500 ppm/72H (Continuous).
Other Studies: Standard Draize Test(Skin, rabbit) = 20 mg/24H (Moderate) S tandard Draize Test:
Administration into the eye (rabbit) = 500 mg (Severe).
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 12900-15300 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through @ 24-24.3癈Fish:
Rainbow trout: LC50 = 11200 mg/L; 24 Hr; Fingerling (Unspecified)Bacteria: Phytobacterium
phosphoreum: EC50 = 34900 mg/L; 5-30 min; Microtox test CAS# 64-17-5: When spilled on land it is
apt to volatilize, biodegrade, and leach into the ground water, but no data on the rates of these
processes could be found. Its fate in ground water is unknown. When released into water it will volatilize
and probably biodegrade. It would not be expected to adsorb to sediment or bioconcentrate in fish.
Environmental: CAS# 64-17-5: When released to the atmosphere it will photodegrade in hours
(polluted urban atmosphere) to an estimated range of 4 to 6 days in less polluted areas. Rainout should
be significant.
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous
waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure
complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154 (Ignitable waste). CAS# 108-10-1: waste number
U161 (Ignitable waste).
Section 14 - Transport Information
Canada
US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO
TDG
No
Shipping Name: ETHANOL information
available.
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: UN1170
Packing Group: II
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 108-10-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 108-10-1: Effective 10/4/82; Sunset 10/4/92
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
CAS# 108-10-1: Present
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ CAS# 108-10-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 64-17-5: acute, chronic, flammable. CAS # 67-56-1: acute, flammable. CAS # 108-10-1: acute,
chronic, flammable, reactive.
Section 313
This material contains Methyl alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1, 2 52%),which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. This material contains Methyl
isobutyl ketone (CAS# 108-10-1, 1 33%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313
of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). CAS# 108-10-1 is listed as a hazardous air
pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not
contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 64-17-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 108-10-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in
this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-17-5: 0
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
CAS# 108-10-1: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 108-10-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2A.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 108-10-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 64-17-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-BELGIUM:T
WA 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3) OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 5000
mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1000 ppm
(1900 mg/m3);STEL 1250 ppm (2400 mg/m3) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1000 ppm (190
0 mg/m3);STEL 5000 pp OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-HUNG
ARY:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 3000 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1000 ppm (
1900 mg/m3) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-POLAND
:TWA 1000 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 1000 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1000 ppm (
1900 mg/m3) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-THAILAND:T
WA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-UN
ITED KINGDOM:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) JAN9 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA
, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNA
M check ACGI TLV
CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Ski
n OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-BELGIU
M:TWA 200 ppm (262 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 10
0 mg/m3;STEL 500 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-
FINLAND:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 200
ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 1000 ppm (1300 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 ppm (2
60 mg/m3);Skin OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 mg/m3;STEL 100 mg/m3;Skin JAN9 OEL
-JAPAN:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 ppm (
260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-POLA
ND:TWA 100 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 ppm;STEL 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN
:TWA 200 ppm (250 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm (350 mg/m3);Skin OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 400 ppm;Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 ppm
(260 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TW
A 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JO
RDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM ch
eck ACGI TLV
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/28/1999
Revision #3 Date: 12/03/2002
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