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Laboratory Products Safety Products Services Contact Us Customer Service GJS Mass Measurement 1-877-627-7225 Instrument Service 1-800-267-6633 Mailing Addresses Corporate Profile Employment Global Links President's Message Quality Management Policy Certificates of Analysis Material Safety Data Sheets Site Search Product Search **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Reagent Alcohol Catalog Numbers: BW1120200, A962 4, A962-4, A962200, A9624, A962F-1GAL, A962P 4, A962P-4, A962P4, A962S 4, A962S-4, A962S4, HC 600 1GAL, HC600 1GAL, HC6001GAL, LC22200, LC222001, LC22210, LC222104, LC22220, LC222204, NC9650491, S79885, FFRRF Synonyms: Ethanol, Dehydrated Alcohol; Ethyl Hydrate; Specially Denatured Alcohol. Company Identification: Biochemical Sciences, Inc. 200 Commodore Drive Swedesboro, NJ 08085 For information, call: 800-524-0294 Emergency Number: 800-524-0294 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 64-17-5 |Ethyl alcohol | 90.0 | 200-578-6 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 67-56-1 |Methyl alcohol | 5.0 | 200-659-6 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 67-63-0 |Isopropyl alcohol | 5.0 | 200-661-7 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: T F Risk Phrases: 11 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Syrup of Ipecac. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Effects may be delayed. Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Persons with skin or eye disorders or liver, kidney, chronic respiratory diseases, or central and peripheral nervous sytem diseases may be at increased risk from exposure to this substance. Antidote: Ethanol may inhibit methanol metabolism. **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable Liquid. Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. May form explosive peroxides. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For large fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Do not store near perchlorates, peroxides, chromic acid or nitric acid. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear, colorless Odor: aromatic odor pH: No data Vapor Pressure: 44 mm Hg Vapor Density: 1.24 kg/m3 Evaporation Rate: No data Viscosity: 1.2 cp Boiling Point: 173.3 deg F Freezing/Melting Point: -173.4 deg F Autoignition Temperature: 685 deg F ( 362.78 deg C) Flash Point: 55 deg F ( 12.78 deg C) Explosion Limits, lower: 3.3 vol % Explosion Limits, upper: 19 vol % Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density: 0.8 Molecular Formula: CH3CH2OH Molecular Weight: 46.0414 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stability unknown. This material may be sensitive to peroxide formation. Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, oxidizers. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acetyl bromide, alkyl aluminum salts, beryllium dihydride, carbon tetrachloride + metals, chloroform + heat, chloroform + sodium hydroxide, cyanuric chloride, diethyl zinc, nitric acid, potassium-tert-butoxide, strong acids, caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide), alliphatic amines, isocyanates, chromic anhydride, Oxidants (such as barium perchlorate, bromine, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, lead perchlorate, perchloric acid, sodium hypochlorite)., perchloric acid, phosphorus trioxide, Attacks some forms of plastics, rubbers, and coatings., active metals, strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, ammonia, hydrazine, peroxides, sodium, acid anhydrides, calcium hypochlorite, chromyl chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate, magnesium perchlorate, acid chlorides, platinum, uranium hexafluoride, silver oxide, iodine heptafluoride, disulfur dichloride, tetrachlorosilane + water, acetyl chloride, permanganic acid, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, uranyl perchlorate, potassium dioxide, halogens, aluminum. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000 CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 67-63-0: NT8050000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 64-17-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg. CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5628 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg. CAS# 67-63-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 16000 ppm/8H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3600 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6410 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5045 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 12800 mg/kg. Carcinogenicity: Ethyl alcohol - ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen Methyl alcohol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Isopropyl alcohol - IARC: Group 3 carcinogen Epidemiology: Methanol and phenol have been shown to produce fetoxicity in the embryo or fetus in laboratory animals. Specific developmental abnormalities for methanol include the musculoskeletal, urogenital. and cardiovascular systems. Teratogenicity: CAS# 64-17-5: Oral, Human - woman: TDLo = 41 gm/kg (female 41 week(s) after conception) Effects on Newborn - Apgar score (human only) and Effects on Newborn - other neonatal measures or effects and Effects on Newborn - drug dependence. Reproductive Effects: CAS# 64-17-5: Intrauterine, Human - woman: TDLo = 200 mg/kg (female 5 day(s) pre-mating) Fertility - female fertility index (e.g. # females pregnant per # sperm positive females; # females pregnant per # females mated). Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: CAS# 64-17-5: DNA Inhibition: Human, Lymphocyte = 220 mmol/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Lymphocyte = 1160 gm/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Fibroblast = 12000 ppm.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Leukocyte = 1 pph/72H (Continuous).; Sister Chromatid Exchange: Human, Lymphocyte = 500 ppm/72H (Continuous). Other Studies: The hazards associated with methanol may be seen in this product. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Ecotoxicity: Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 12900-15300 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through @ 24-24.3&CFish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 11200 mg/L; 24 Hr; Fingerling (Unspecified)Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 34900 mg/L; 5-30 min; Microtox testCAS# 64-17-5: When spilled on land it is apt to volatilize, biodegrade, and leach into the ground water, but no data on the rates of these processes could be found. Its fate in ground water is unknown. When released into water it will volatilize and probably biodegrade. It would not be expected to adsorb to sediment or bioconcentrate in fish. **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT Shipping Name: DENATURED ALCOHOL Hazard Class: 3 UN Number: NA1987 Packing Group: II Canadian TDG Shipping Name: DENATURED ALCOHOL Hazard Class: 3 UN Number: UN1987 Other Information: FLASHPOINT 14C **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Ethyl alcohol can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Methyl alcohol can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Isopropyl alcohol can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: T F Risk Phrases: R 11 Highly flammable. Safety Phrases: S 7 Keep container tightly closed. S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 64-17-5: 0 CAS# 67-56-1: 1 CAS# 67-63-0: 1 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits CAS# 64-17-5: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 1000 ppm TWA; 1920 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL CAS# 67-63-0: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 400 ppm TWA; 999 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 67-63-0: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 500 ppm STEL; 1250 mg/m3 STEL Canada CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 64-17-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3) OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 5000 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3);STEL 1250 ppm (2400 mg/m3) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3);STEL 5000 pp OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 3000 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-POLAND:TWA 1000 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 1000 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) JAN9 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin CAS# 67-63-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (1225 mg/m3) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 400 ppm (985 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (1230 mg/m3) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 ppm (490 mg/m3);Skin OEL-FRANCE:STEL 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) OEL-JAPAN:STEL 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 400 ppm (10 mg/m3) OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 150 ppm (350 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm (600 mg/m3) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3);STEL 800 ppm OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 ppm (500 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 6/19/1998 Revision #5 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. 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