MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Product Information (203) 740-3471 / Emergency Assistance CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects
SECTION I
which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT: SDA 40B, 190 PROOF
This MSDS is valid for all grades and catalog Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
#'s Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury
produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate
Synonyms: Denatured Alcohol 40B; Denatured Ethanol
dermatitis.
Formula: Mixture
SECTION IV FIRST AID
Manufacturer: Pharmco Products Inc.
Obtain medical attention for all cases of over-exposure.
58 Vale Road Swallowing: If patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. Induce
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804, USA vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Phone (203) 740-3471 Skin: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
Fax (203) 740-3481 Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Give artificial respiration if not breathing;
If breathing is difficult oxygen may be given by qualified personnel;
Obtain medical assistance is discomfort persists.
Emergency Contact: Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 assistance if discomfort persists.
Note to Physician: Symptoms vary with alcohol level of the blood. Mild
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alcohol intoxication occurs at blood levels between 0.5-.15%.
COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON Approximately 25% of individuals show signs of intoxication at these
INGREDIENTS levels. Above .15% the person is definitely under the influence of ethanol;
Exposure 50-95% of individuals are clinically intoxicated at these levels. Severe
%wt Material CAS Limits poisoning occurs when the blood is ethanol level is 0.3- 0.5%. Above 0.5%
the individual will be comatose and death can occur. The unabsorbed
92.31% Ethanol 64-17-5 1000ppm ethanol should be removed by gastric lavage after intubating the patient to
TWA prevent aspiration. Avoid the use of depressant drugs or the excessive
7.57% Water 7732-18-5 None administration of fluids.
established SECTION V FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
100 ppm TWA
.12% t-butyl 75-65-0 Fire/Explosive Properties
150 STEL
alcohol Flash Point: 63F (17C) Tag Closed Cup
None
.0006 Bitrex 3734-33-6 74 F Tag Open Cup
Established
(Denatonium Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume for ethanol):
Benzoate) 3.3% - 19.0%
Flammability Classification: 3 (NFPA)
SECTION III 1993 Emergency Response Guidebook: Guide 26
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook:
This product is unfit for beverage purposes. Do not take Guide 127
internally. Extinguishing Media: Apply alcohol-type or all-purpose
Carcinogen Status: Established uses of denatured ethanol are foam by manufacturer's recommended techniques for large
not considered to pose a significant cancer hazard.
fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small
Routes of Exposure:
fires.
Swallowing: May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool
decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting,
fire-exposed containers and structures; Use water spray to
staggering gait, lack of coordination, coma and death.
disperse vapors - re-ignition is possible; Use self-contained
Skin Absorption: No harmful effects with normal skin.
breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Prolonged or widespread contact with significantly damaged
skin may result in the absorption of potentially harmful Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
amounts. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Inhalation: High vapor concentration may cause burning Vapors may settle in low or confined spaces.
sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in the May produce a floating fire hazard.
eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness,
Static ignition hazard can result from handling and use.
faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur.
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause
defatting and drying of the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation including stinging, tearing,
and redness
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral
exposure to ethanol may result in the development of
progressive liver injury with fibrosis.
Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by
pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central
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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
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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:
The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES State Right to Know
Appearance: clear, colorless liquid California Proposition 65: This product contains trace levels of
Odor: characteristic acetaldehyde known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Massachusetts: Hazardous substances and extraordinarily hazardous
Vapor pressure @ 20C: 40 mm Hg
substances must be identified. Components present which could require
Vapor density: 1.4 (air =1) reporting:
Boiling point @ 760mm Hg: 80.2C (176.4F) Extraordinarily Hazardous (=> 0.0001%): Acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0)
Freezing Point: < -59C (<-75F) upper bound conc. .0010%
Hazardous (=>1%): Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) upper bound conc. 92.3%
Solubility in Water: 100% @ 20C
Pennsylvania: Hazardous substances must be identified.
Specific Gravity : .8158 @ 15.56C Hazardous (=>1%): Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) upper bound conc. 92.3%
Density @ 15.56C (60F) 6.80lbs/gal
Evaporation Rate: 2.8 (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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