MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Duplex Indicator Code Nr. 2221
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 28 1900 mg/cubic m 1000 ppm
^ Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 2 260 mg/cubic m 200 ppm
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
Bromthymol Blue 76-59-5 <0.1
Methyl Red 493-52-7 <0.1
Water to 100%
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Dark Green Liquid
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: Alcohol Boiling Point: Melt. Point:
Unknown N/A
Vapor Pressure: Unknown Vapor Density: pH:
1.6(Air=1) N/A
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) 22 deg C-closed cup Flammable Limit: LEL: UEL:
3.3% 19%
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray
HMIS Hazard: Health - 1 Flammability - 2 Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
0
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
Vapors may travel distance to ignition source and flash back.
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: Heat, sources of ignition
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Contact with nitric acid or other strong oxidizers
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: orl hmn LDLo: 1400 mg/kg, ethanol; 143 mg/kg, methanol.
Primary Route of Entry: Skin Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
Target Organs: N/A
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Vapors and liquid harmful. Inhalation can cause headache, dizziness, nausea. May be irritating to eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed: Ingestion may be fatal or cause blindness.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water. Contact a physician.
Ingestion: Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact:
Flush with water. Wash with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Eliminate sources of ignition. Absorb on paper. Evaporate on iron pan in hood.
Disposal:
Small quantity: Flush down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Atomize into an incinerator. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Use with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with skin.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not use near heat or flame.
DATE: 11/7/01 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.