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MSDS Alcohol100%
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1.2 Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses Advised Against
Product Use: Histology / cytology and General Use Reagent
Uses Advised Against: All other uses.
Hazard Phrases
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H370 Causes damage to nervous system and eyes.
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Precautionary Phrases
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measure against static discharge.
P260 Do not breathe vapors.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.
P303 + P361 + IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P353
P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: use dry chemical, foam or water spray for extinction.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of container/contents to approved disposal site in accordance with all local and national
regulations.
3.1 Substances
First Aid
Eye contact: Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes while lifting the upper and lower lids.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Remove
contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
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Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If breathing is difficult have
qualified individual administer oxygen and get immediate medical attention. If breathing stops,
give artificial respiration and get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If the victim is
conscious and alert, have them rinse their mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious or drowsy person. Get immediate medical attention.
4.2 Most Important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: May cause eye, skin and respiratory
irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause abdominal pain and nervous system effects including dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances and unconsciousness. Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Immediate medical
treatment is required for ingestion.
5.3 Advice for Fire-Fighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting
large fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local
emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Wear appropriate protective equipment. Eliminate all ignition sources and ventilate the area with explosion-proof
equipment. Prevent entry into basements or confined areas.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING and STORAGE
Protect containers from physical damage. Store in a cool area. Keep away from excessive heat and open flames.
Keep containers closed when not in use. Store away from oxidizers.
Empty containers retain product residues. Do not cut, weld, braze, etc. on or near empty containers. Follow all
MSDS precautions in handling empty containers
Refer to local or national authority for exposure limits not listed above.
Appropriate Engineering Controls: Use with adequate local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure levels
below the occupational exposure limits. Use explosion-proof equipment where required.
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Hands: Impervious gloves recommended (butyl or nitrile rubber).
Respiratory Protection: None needed with adequate ventilation. If the occupational exposure limit is
exceeded, use an approved supplied air respirator. Selection of respiratory protection depends on the
contaminant type, form and concentration. Select in accordance with OSHA 1910.134 or other applicable
regulations and good Industrial Hygiene practice.
10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reaction with strong oxidizers will generate heat and cause fire.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat, sparks, flames, and all other sources of ignition.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat
conditions may evolve the following decomposition products: oxides of carbon.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation with redness, tearing and swelling.
Skin contact: May cause irritation and dryness. Repeated exposure may cause dermatitis. May be harmful if
absorbed through the skin.
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Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects such as dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances and unconsciousness.
Ingestion: Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal effects including abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea and
central nervous system effects including dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances
and unconsciousness. May cause permanent blindness.
Acute toxicity:
Ethanol: LD50 oral rat 7060 mg/kg; LC50 inhalation rat 20000 ppm/10 hr.
Isopropanol: LD50 oral rat 5045 mg/kg; LD50 dermal rabbit 12,800 mg/kg
Methanol: LD50 oral rat 5628 mg/kg; LC50 inhalation rat 64000 ppm/4 hr; LD50 dermal rabbit 15,800 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available for mixture. Components are mild skin irritants.
Eye damage/ irritation: No data available for mixture. Isopropanol is irritating to eyes.
Respiratory Irritation: No data available for mixture. High concentrations of vapors may be irritating to the respiratory
system.
Respiratory Sensitization: No data available for mixture. None of the components are respiratory sensitizers.
Skin Sensitization: No data available for mixture. None of the components are skin sensitizers.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No data available for mixture. None of the components are germ cell mutagens.
Carcinogenicity: No data available for mixture. None of the components of this product are listed as carcinogens by
OSHA, ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or the EU Dangerous Substances Directive. Ingestion of alcoholic beverages is known to
cause cancer in humans (IARC group 1).
Reproductive Toxicity: No data available for mixture. Ethanol is known to cause developmental toxicity when
intentionally ingested during pregnancy.
Single Exposure: Methanol has been found to cause visual and nervous system damage in studies with
humans and animals.
Repeat Exposure: Ethanol when consumed as a beverage has been found to cause damage to the liver,
nervous system and reproductive system.
12.1 Toxicity:
Ethanol: LC50 rainbow trout 13000 mg/L/96 hr; LC50 daphnia magna 9268-14221 mg/L/48 hr; EC50 Chlorella
pyrenoidosa (Green algae; growth inhibition) 9310 mg/L/48 hr
Isopropanol: LC50 fathead minnows 11,130 mg/L/48 hr; LC50 brown shrimp 1400 mg/L/48 hr
Methanol: LC50 fathead minnows 29,400 mg/L/96 hr; EC50 daphnia magna >10,000 mg/L/24 hr
12.2 Persistence and degradability: Ethanol, methanol and isopropanol are readily biodegradable in screening tests
12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential: Ethanol and isopropanol have an estimated BCF of 3 and methanol an estimated
BCF of <10 suggesting that the potential for bioaccumulation is low.
12.4 Mobility in Soil: Ethanol, methanol and isopropanol are expected to have very mobility in soil.
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES
EPA TSCA INVENTORY: All of the components are listed on the TSCA inventory.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT: All of the ingredients are listed on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List.
EUROPEAN UNION: All of the components of this product are listed on the European Inventory of New and Existing
Chemical Substances (EINECS) inventory.
AUSTRALIA: All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
CHINA: All of the ingredients are listed on the Chinese chemical inventory.
KOREA: All of the components of this product are listed on the Korean Existing Chemical List (KECL).
NEW ZEALAND: All of the components of this product are listed on the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NzloC).
PHILIPPINES: All of the components of this product are listed on the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical
Substances (PICCS).
JAPAN: All of the components of this product are listed on the Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances List
(ENCS).
U.S. REGULATIONS
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CERCLA Section 103: The RQ for the product, based on the RQ for Methanol (5% maximum) of 5,000 lbs, is
100,000 lbs. Many states have more stringent release reporting requirements. Report spills required under federal,
state and local regulations.
EPA SARA 302: This product does not contain chemicals regulated under SARA Section 302.
EPA SARA 311 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Acute Health, Chronic Health, Fire Hazard
EPA SARA 313: This product contains the following chemicals that are regulated under SARA Title III, section 313:
Methanol 67-56-1 <5%
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product contains the following chemicals which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity or birth defects (developmental toxicity): None known
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
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