SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to UN GHS revision 8
Version: 1.0
Date of creation: July 15, 2019
Review date: July 15, 2019
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1GHS product identifier
| Product name | Ethanol |
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1.2Other means of identification
| product number | - |
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| Other names | ethanol; Ethyl alcohol |
1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Solvent |
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| Uses not recommended | no data available |
1.4supplier details
| Society | Echemi.com |
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| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1,5emergency phone number
| emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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| Working hours | From Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00 (standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1classification of substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 2
2.2Elements of the GHS label, including precautionary statements
| icons) |  |
|---|---|
| sign word | Danger |
| danger signs) | H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour |
| Precautionary Statements) | |
| Prevention | P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond containers and containment equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilation/lighting/...] equipment. P242 Use tools that are not honest. P243 Take measures to avoid static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/ear protection/... |
| Answer | P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse the affected areas with water [or take a shower]. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
| Store | P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep calm. |
| Disposition | P501 Dispose of contents/container in appropriate facilities for processing and disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and product characteristics at the time of disposal. |
2.3Other hazards that do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol | Ethanol | 64-17-5 | 200-578-6 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1Description of necessary first aid measures
if inhaled
Fresh air, rest.
After skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse and then wash the skin with soap and water.
after eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if possible), then consult a doctor.
after ingestion
Rinse your mouth. Seek medical help.
4.2Most important symptoms/effects, both acute and delayed
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127 [Flammable liquids (water miscible)]: Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire can produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control systems can cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)
FUMES: Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. LIQUID: Not harmful. (USCG, 1999)
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include irritation. Ingestion may cause mucosal irritation. Eye contact may cause immediate pain and conjunctival hyperemia, but without serious injury. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may cause local irritation. It can also cause mucosal irritation. When it is heated to decomposition, it emits smoke and acrid smoke. (NTP, 1992)
4.3Indication of emergency medical assistance and special treatment, if necessary
Emergency and supportive measures: 1. Acute intoxication. Treatment is mostly supportive. The. Protect the airway to prevent aspiration and intubate and assist with ventilation if necessary. B. Give glucose and thiamine and treat coma and seizures if they occur. Glucagon is not effective for alcohol-induced hypoglycemia. w. Correct hypothermia with gradual rewarming. d. Most patients recover within 4-6 hours. Monitor children until their blood alcohol level falls below 50 mg/dL and there is no evidence of hypoglycemia. 2. Alcoholic ketoacidosis. Treat with volume replacement, thiamine and additional glucose. Most patients recover quickly. 3. Alcohol abstinence. Treat with benzodiazepines.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1Suitable fire extinguishing agents
If the material is on fire or involved in a fire: Do not extinguish the fire unless the flow can be stopped. Use water in large quantities as a mist. Hard jets of water can be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with large amounts of water. Apply water as much as possible. Use "alcohol" foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Excerpt from ERG Guide 127 [Flammable liquids (miscible with water)]: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. Vapors can form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors can travel to the ignition source and back. Most vapor is heavier than air. They will spread through the soil and accumulate in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). danger of steam explosion indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Substances marked with (P) can polymerize explosively when heated or involved in fire. Runoff into sewers may cause fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. (ERG, 2016)
FLAMMABLE. A flash may occur along the vapor trail. Vapor may explode if ignited indoors. (USCG, 1999)
This chemical is likely to be flammable. (NTP, 1992)
5.3Special protective actions for firefighters
Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep barrels, etc., cool by spraying with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilation. DO NOT flush down the drain. Collect spilled and leaking liquid in covered containers as much as possible. Absorb the remaining liquid in an inert absorbent. Wash off the residue with plenty of water. Store and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
6.2environmental protection measures
Ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Collect leaks and spills in sealable containers as much as possible. Wash off the residue with plenty of water.
6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning
Spills on the ground: Apply suitable foam to reduce vapor and fire hazards.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1Precautions for safe handling
NO flame, no sparks and no smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. DO NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging or handling. NO contact with incompatible materials: See Handling Chemical Hazards in a well-ventilated area. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid creating dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Avoid fire caused by electrostatic discharge fumes.
7.2conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fire resistant. Separated from strong oxidants. Keep well closed, cool and away from flame.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1control parameters
Occupational exposure limit values
TLV: 1000 ppm as STEL; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen of unknown relevance to humans). MAX: 380 mg/m3, 200 ppm; peak restriction category: II(4); carcinogenic category: 5; pregnancy risk group: C; mutagenic group of germ cells: 5
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2Adequate technical controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and de-escalation area.
8.3Personal protective measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
eye/face protection
Wear safety glasses.
skin protection
Protective clothing. Apron. Protective gloves.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation, local exhaust or respiratory protection.
thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety features
| mental state | Liquid. |
|---|---|
| Kor | Colorless. |
| Smell | Smooth, quite pleasant; like wine or whiskey |
| Melting point/freezing point | -114°C. Bankomat. prem.:1 atm. |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 78.29°C. ATM. pressure: 1,013.25 hPa. |
| flammable | Flammable liquid Class IB: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. |
| Lower and upper explosive limit/flammability limit | Lower flammability limit: 3.3% by volume; Upper flammability limit: 19% by volume |
| Fire place | 13°C. Bankomat. prem.:1 atm. |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 368.8 °C. Notes: 368.8 +/- 7.4°C. |
| decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 1.17. Temperature: 20°C. Notes: Value attributed to Kirk Othmer. |
| Solubility | mix with water |
| n-octanol/water partition coefficient | log Pow = -0,35. Temperatura: 24 °C. |
| Thank you | 57.26 hPa. Temperature: 19.6 °C. |
| Density and/or relative density | 786,4 kg/m3 Temperatura: 25 °C. |
| Relative vapor density | 1,59 (vs ar) |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1Reactivity
3300 ppm [Based on a 10% lower explosive limit for safety reasons, although relevant toxicological data indicate that irreversible health effects or reduced leaching exist only at higher concentrations.]
It reacts slowly with calcium hypochlorite, silver oxide and ammonia. This poses a risk of fire and explosion. Reacts violently with strong oxidants such as nitric acid, silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate and magnesium perchlorate. This poses a risk of fire and explosion.
10.2chemical stability
no data available
10.3Possibility of dangerous reactions
Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame. Steam mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. Acetyl chloride reacts violently with ethanol or water [Rose, (1961)]. Acetyl bromide reacts violently with alcohols or water, [Merck 11th edition, 1989]. Mixtures of alcohol with concentrated sulfuric acid and strong hydrogen peroxide can cause explosions. Example: An explosion will occur if dimethylbenzylcarbinol is added to 90% hydrogen peroxide and then acidified with concentrated sulfuric acid. A mixture of ethyl alcohol and concentrated hydrogen peroxide creates powerful explosives. Mixtures of hydrogen peroxide and 1-phenyl-2-methylpropyl alcohol tend to explode if acidified with 70% sulfuric acid, [Chem. Eng. News 45(43):73(1967); J, Org. chem. 28:1893 (1963)]. Alkyl hypochlorites are highly explosive. They are easily obtained by the reaction of hypochloric acid and alcohol in aqueous or mixed aqueous solutions of carbon tetrachloride. Chlorine and alcohols would similarly produce alkyl hypochlorites. They break down in the cold and explode when exposed to sunlight or heat. Tertiary hypochlorite is less volatile than secondary or primary hypochlorite, [NFPA 491M, 1991]. Base-catalyzed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvent generally occur with explosive violence, [Wischmeyer (1969)].
10.4conditions to be avoided
no data available
10.5incompatible materials
Many explosions have occurred during the gravimetric determination of perchlorate or potassium as potassium perchlorate by a standard method involving ethanol extraction. During subsequent heating, the formation and explosion of ethyl perchlorate is very likely.
10.6Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (female) - 15,010 mg/kg body weight.
- Inhalation: LC50 - mouse (male) - > 60,000 ppm.
- Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Sensitization of the respiratory system or skin
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenic
A3; Confirmed animal carcinogen of unknown relevance to humans.
reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is very irritating to the eyes. High vapor levels irritate the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance can cause effects on the central nervous system.
STOT repeated exposure
The substance degreases the skin, which can cause dryness or cracking. The substance can affect the upper respiratory tract and the central nervous system. This can result in irritation, headaches, fatigue and lack of concentration. See notes.
risk of aspiration
Harmful air pollution will be achieved very slowly by the evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Pimephales Promelas - 14.2 g/L - 96 h.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50 - Ceriodaphnia dubia - 5,012 mg/L - 48 h.
- Algae toxicity: EC10 - Chlorella vulgaris - 86 mg/L - 4 d.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: IC50 - activated sludge from domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants - > 1,000 mg/L - 3 h.
12.2Durability and degradability
AEROBIC: Ethanol has been shown to be biodegradable under aerobic conditions in several screening tests using different inoculum types and incubation periods (1-7). Theoretical 5-day BOD values range from 37% to 86% (1,4). Biodegradation of 3, 7 and 10 mg/L ethanol with wastewater seed filtered in fresh water resulted in theoretical BOD of 74% in 5 days and 84% in 20 days; in salt water, 45% of the theoretical BOD was reached in 5 days, and 75% in 20 days (4). Formaldehyde and acetic acid are products of soil inoculum biodegradation (6). Ethanol present at a concentration of 100 mg/L achieved 89% of its theoretical BOD using a 30 mg/L activated sludge inoculum in the Japanese MITI test (7). Ethanol was rapidly degraded in aerobic microcosms prepared from sandy aquifer material with low organic matter content (0.2% organic carbon) obtained from Jurerê Beach, Brazil (8). Microcosms were prepared with 20 grams of water-bearing material and 50 mL of groundwater (pH 5.2). At an initial concentration of 100 mg/L, ethanol had a half-life of approximately 3 days in samples prepared with 20 mg/L benzene, toluene, or o-xylene under aerobic conditions (8).
12.3Bioaccumulation potential
An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated for ethanol(SRC), using a log Kow of -0.31(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to the classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests that the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4Mobility in soil
A log Koc of 0.44 was reported for ethanol (2), corresponding to a Koc of 2.75(SRC). According to the classification scheme (2), this estimated Koc value suggests that ethanol is expected to have very high mobility in soil. Ethanol leaching was measured using a shallow sand-gravel test aquifer in Merrick Co, central Platte Valley, Nebraska that was pulsed containing 220 mg/L ethanol and 12 mg/L bromide and monitored for 2.5 months. The delivery was not delayed. The average first-order decay constant was estimated to be 0.32/day, corresponding to a half-life of 2.2 days (3). The sorption coefficient on the snow surface was recorded as log K = -3.04 (accumulation of snow surface/m² air) at -6.8 degrees C (4).
12.5Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
13.1Disposal methods
products
The material can be disposed of by removal to an authorized facility for chemical destruction or by controlled burning with flue gas cleaning. Do not contaminate water, food, feed or seed during storage or disposal. Do not discharge into the sewer.
contaminated packaging
Containers can be washed three times (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reprocessing. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to render it unusable for other purposes and then landfilled. For flammable packaging materials, controlled burning with flue gas purification is possible.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1Number
| ADR/RID: UN1170 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN1170 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN1170 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2UN proper shipping name
| ADR/RID: ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION) (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION) (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION) (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3Transport hazard class(es).
| ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: II (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: Ne | Not here |
14.6Special precautions for the user
no data available
14.7Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1Safety, health and environmental standards specific to the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol | Ethanol | 64-17-5 | 200-578-6 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Description. | ||
| EC list | Description. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) list. | Description. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals 2015 | Description. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Description. | ||
| Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Description. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Description. | ||
| China Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Description. | ||
| Korean Existing Chemical Inventory (KECL) | Description. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Audit information
| Creation date | July 15, 2019 |
|---|---|
| examination date | July 15, 2019 |
Kratice i acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation on the international transport of dangerous goods by rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transport Association
- TWA: Time weighted average
- STEL: Short-term exposure limit
- LC50: lethal concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective concentration 50%
Reference
- IPCS - International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - OECD global chemicals information portal, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, stranica: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, page: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - US Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guide, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-Database on dangerous substances, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
other data
Ethanol consumption during pregnancy can have a negative effect on the fetus. Chronic intake of ethanol can cause liver cirrhosis and cancer.
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be accurate but is not complete and should be used as a guide only. The information in this document is based on the current state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product subject to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of product properties. We, as the supplier, are not responsible for any damage caused by handling or contact with the above product.
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