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    ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS) 0044

    October 2000
    CAS No: 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol
    RTECS No: KQ6300000 CH3CH2OH / C2H6O
    UN No: 1170 Molecular mass: 46.1
    EC No: 603-002-00-5

    TYPES OF
    HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
    EXPOSURE

    FIRE Highly flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
    NO smoking. NO contact with strong water in large amounts, carbon
    oxidants. dioxide.

    EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
    explosion-proof electrical equipment cool by spraying with water.
    and lighting. Do NOT use
    compressed air for filling,
    discharging, or handling.

    EXPOSURE

    Inhalation Cough. Headache. Fatigue. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest.
    Drowsiness. breathing protection.

    Skin Dry skin. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.


    Rinse and then wash skin with water
    and soap.

    Eyes Redness. Pain. Burning. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
    several minutes (remove contact
    lenses if easily possible), then take
    to a doctor.

    Ingestion Burning sensation. Headache. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
    Confusion. Dizziness. work. attention.
    Unconsciousness.

    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

    Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect F Symbol


    leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as R: 11
    far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of S: (2-)7-16
    water. UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Pack Group: II

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE

    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1170 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
    NFPA Code: H 0; F 3; R 0

    IPCS Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International


    Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission ©
    International IPCS 2005
    Programme on
    Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
    0044 ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS)

    IMPORTANT DATA
    Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
    COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
    its vapour and by ingestion.
    Physical dangers
    The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily Inhalation risk
    formed. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly
    on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
    Chemical dangers
    Reacts slowly with calcium hypochlorite, silver oxide and Effects of short-term exposure
    ammonia, causing fire and explosion hazard. Reacts violently The substance irritates the eyes. Inhalation of high
    with strong oxidants such as nitric acid, silver nitrate, mercuric concentration of vapour may cause irritation of the eyes and
    nitrate or magnesium perchlorate, causing fire and explosion respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
    hazard. central nervous system.

    Occupational exposure limits Effects of long-term or repeated exposure


    TLV: 1000 ppm as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on
    carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). the upper respiratory tract and central nervous system, resulting
    MAK: 500 ppm, 960 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: II(2); in irritation, headache, fatigue and lack of concentration. See
    Carcinogen category: 5; Pregnancy risk group: C; Germ cell Notes.
    mutagen group: 5; (DFG 2004).

    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 79/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.03
    Melting point: -117/C Flash point: 13/C c.c.
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Auto-ignition temperature: 363/C
    Solubility in water: miscible Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.3-19
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 5.8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.32
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6

    ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

    NOTES
    Ethanol consumption during pregnancy may adversely affect the unborn child.
    Chronic ingestion of ethanol may cause liver cirrhosis.
    The flash point of 50% water solution is 24/C.
    Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
    LEGAL NOTICE

    ©IPCS 2005

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