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ETHANOL, USP

MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Number:
R2916000

Product Identity:
ETHANOL, USP

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Manufacturer's Name:
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC

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International: 703-527-3887

CAGE Code: 4TCW6
Address:
448 West Fork Dr
Arlington, TX 76012

Telephone Number For Information:
817-461-5601

Date Prepared:

Revision: 0

3/18/05

Last Revised: 03/18/2005
Date Printed: 10/29/2007 10:39:02 am

Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component

Water, Deionized

64-17-5

7732-18-5

Concentration

ACGIH TLV

94.9 - 96.0

1000 ppm

1000 ppm

1880 mg/m3

Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)

CAS Registry #

1900 mg/m3

Balance

Not Available
Not Available

OSHA PEL

Not Available
Not Available

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Flammable liquid. Primarily toxic by ingestion. If ingested, give large quantity of water and induce vomiting. Call a physician. Contact may cause dryness and cracking of the skin. May cause irritation to the eyes. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. May cause irritation of the respiratory system.
Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, pancreas.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation with burning and stinging with possible damage to the cornea and conjunctiva.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the eyes, nose and mucosa of the respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations can cause depression of the central nervous system with symptoms of sleepiness and lack of concentration.
Skin Contact: Results in drying and cracking which can lead to secondary infections and dermatitis. Dermal absorption causes many of the symptoms of inhalation.
Ingestion: Symptoms can include sleep disorders, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, ataxia, motor function changes, convulsions and tremors, coma, headaches, pulmonary changes, alteration of gastric secretions.
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None
IARC - No.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol).

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Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol).

Section 4: First Aid Measures - In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact: Wash areas of contact with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Dilute immediately with water or milk. Induce vomiting. Call a physician.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 15.5 ºC

Method Used: open cup

LFL: 3.3%

UFL: 19%

Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide for extinguishing the surrounding fire. Water spray can be used to dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flashback. Use water spray to blanket fire, cool fire exposed containers, and to flush non-ignited spills or vapors away from fire.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Poisonous gases are produced in fire. Continue to cool containers with water after fire is extinguished. For larger fires, use unmanned hose apparatus, if