MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Product Information (203) 740-3471 / Emergency Assistance CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral
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exposure to ethanol may result in the development of
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
progressive liver injury with fibrosis.
PRODUCT: SDA 38B - 190 PROOF Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by
(MENTHOL & Methyl Salicylate) pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central
This MSDS is valid for all grades and catalog nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects
which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Synonyms: Denatured Alcohol 38B; SDA 38B; Denatured Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
Ethanol Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury
Formula: Mixture produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate
Manufacturer: Pharmco Products Inc. dermatitis.
58 Vale Road SECTION IV FIRST AID
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804, USA Obtain medical attention for all cases of over-exposure.
Phone (203) 740-3471 Swallowing: If patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. Induce
vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Fax (203) 740-3481
Skin: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Give artificial respiration if not breathing;
Emergency Contact: If breathing is difficult oxygen may be given by qualified personnel;
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 Obtain medical assistance is discomfort persists.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
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assistance if discomfort persists.
COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON Note to Physician: Symptoms vary with alcohol level of the blood. Mild
INGREDIENTS alcohol intoxication occurs at blood levels between 0.5-.15%.
Exposure Approximately 25% of individuals show signs of intoxication at these
levels. Above .15% the person is definitely under the influence of ethanol;
%wt Material CAS Limits
50-95% of individuals are clinically intoxicated at these levels. Severe
91.03% Ethanol 64-17-5 1000ppm poisoning occurs when the blood is ethanol level is 0.3- 0.5%. Above 0.5%
TWA the individual will be comatose and death can occur. The unabsorbed
7.47% Water 7732-18-5 None ethanol should be removed by gastric lavage after intubating the patient to
prevent aspiration. Avoid the use of depressant drugs or the excessive
established
administration of fluids.
None
0.75% Methyl Salicylate 119-36-8
SECTION V FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Established
Fire/Explosive Properties (for pure 190 Proof Ethanol)
None
0.75% Menthol 1490-04-6
Flash Point: 62F (17C) Tag Closed Cup
Established
74F (23C) Tag Open Cup
Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume for ethanol):
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3.3% - 19.0%
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Flammability Classification: 3 (NFPA)
This product is unfit for beverage purposes. Do not take
1993 Emergency Response Guidebook: Guide 26
internally.
1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook:
Carcinogen Status: Established uses of denatured ethanol are
Guide 127
not considered to pose a significant cancer hazard.
Routes of Exposure: Extinguishing Media: Apply alcohol-type or all-purpose
Swallowing: May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness foam by manufacturer's recommended techniques for large
decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting, fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small
staggering gait, lack of coordination, coma and death. fires.
Skin Absorption: No harmful effects with normal skin.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool
Prolonged or widespread contact with significantly damaged
fire-exposed containers and structures; Use water spray to
skin may result in the absorption of potentially harmful
disperse vapors - re-ignition is possible; Use self-contained
amounts.
breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Inhalation: High vapor concentration may cause burning
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in the
Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness,
faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Vapors may settle in low or confined spaces.
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause May produce a floating fire hazard.
defatting and drying of the skin. Static ignition hazard can result from handling and use.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation including stinging, tearing,
and redness
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SECTION VI SECTION XI DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
SPILL/ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Vapors may collect in empty containers. Treat empty
Small spills can be flushed with large amounts of water. containers as hazardous.
Large spills: Eliminate all ignition sources; ground all Dispose of spill-clean up and other wastes in accordance
equipment; do not walk through spill; stop spill if possible; with Federal, State, and local regulations.
prevent entry into sewers, confined spaces, etc.; use a vapor SECTION XII TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
suppressing foam to reduce vapors; absorb spill with non- Proper Shipping Name: Alcohol, nos
combustible matter and transfer to containers; use non- Hazard Class: 3
sparking tools to collect absorbed material. UN Number: 1987
SECTION VII HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flammable material - keep away from heat, sparks, and IMO Information: Alcohols, NOS
flame; sudden releases of hot organic vapors or mists Label of Class: 3
from process equipment operating at elevated Packing Group II
temperature may result in ignitions without the presence Intermediate flashpoint group
of obvious ignition sources. SECTION XIII REGULATORY INFORMATION
Avoid contact with eyes. Federal EPA
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability
Keep container closed.
Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the National Response
Use with adequate ventilation.
Center of release quantities of Hazardous Substances equal to or greater
Ground container when transferring product.
than the reportable quantities (RQs) in CFR. Components present in this
Vapors may collect in containers; treat empty containers product at a level which could require reporting under this statute are:
as hazardous. Chemical CAS Number Upper Bound Conc. %
Acetone 67-64-1 .0002
Wash thoroughly after handling
Methanol 67-56-1 .0015
Vapors may settle in low or confined areas
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 .0010
SECTION VIII EXPOSURE CONTROLS / Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title
III requires emergency planning based on threshold planning quantities
PERSONAL PROTECTION
and release reporting based on reportable quantities in 40 CFR 355 (used
for SARA 302, 304, 311, and 312). Components present in this product at a
Ventilation: Special, local ventilation is needed where level which could require reporting under this statute are: none.
vapors escape to the workplace air Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title
Respiratory Protection: Use self-contained breathing III requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that
appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313). This information must be included
apparatus in high vapor concentration
in all MSDS's that are copied and distributed for this material. Components
Personal Protective Equipment: gloves, lab coat or uniform, present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the
safety glasses, eye wash, safety shower statute are: none
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Status:
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The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: clear, colorless liquid State Right to Know
Odor: characteristic California Proposition 65: This product contains trace levels of
Properties for 190 Proof Ethanol: acetaldehyde known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Massachusetts: Hazardous substances and extraordinarily hazardous
Vapor pressure @ 20C: 41.4 mm Hg
substances must be identified. Components present which could require
Vapor density: 1.6 (air =1) reporting:
Boiling point @ 760mm Hg: 80C (176F) Extraordinarily Hazardous (=> 0.0001%): Acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0)
Freezing Point: < -123C (<-189F) upper bound conc. .0010%
Hazardous (=>1%): Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) upper bound conc. 91.08%
Solubility in Water: 100% @ 20C
Pennsylvania: Hazardous substances must be identified.
Specific Gravity : .8160 @ 15.56C Hazardous (=>1%): Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) upper bound conc. 91.08%
Density @ 15.56C (60F) 6.80lbs/gal
Evaporation Rate: 3.0 (butyl acetate = 1)
Percent Volatiles: 100% California SCAQMD Rule 443.1 (VOC's)
A Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) is any volatile compound of carbon
SECTION X excluding methane, carbon monoxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides, or
STABILITY/REACTIVITY INFORMATION carbonates, ammonium carbonate, 1,1,1 tri-chloroethane, methylene
Stability: Stable chloride, (FC-23), (CFC-113), (CFC-12), (CFC-11), (CFC-22), (CFC-
114) and (CFC-115).
Conditions to avoid: None known
VOC 800g/l; vapor pressure 41.4 mm Hg @20C for undenatured ethanol,
Incompatibility/Materials to avoid: strong oxidizing agents; 190 proof
strong inorganic acids The information contained herein is based on data considered to be
Hazardous Combustion/Decomposition Products: accurate. However, no warranty is expressed regarding the accuracy of
Carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. It is the user's
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
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