MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
| Technical Name : Ethyl Alcohol |
Synonyms : Ethanol, Grain Alcohol |
| Chemical Formula : C2 H5OH |
Chemical Classification : Hazard Class |
| CAS Registry No : 64-17-5 |
Organic Chemical : 3(Flammable) |
| UN No : 1170 |
Hazard Chem.Code : 2 SE |
| Hazard Class : |
Hazard Waste ID No. — |
| Product Use : Pure Ethyl Alcohol is used as solvent, chemical intermediate, and preservative in a wide variety of industries including drugs. |
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
| Hazardous Ingredient : Ethyl Alcohol |
UN NO : 1170 |
| Concentration : 95% |
LC 5O LD 50
(Oral, Rat):5-15gr/kg |
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| State : Liquid |
Specific gravity : 0.789 |
| Colour : Colourless |
Water solubility : PH
Floats & mix with water |
| Odour : Pleasant Alcoholic Odour |
Vapour pressure : |
| Molecular weight : 46 · |
Vapour density : 1.59 |
| Freezing Point : — |
Boiling Point : 78°C |
| Melting Point : -114°C |
Others : — |
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
| Flammability : Flammable |
Hazardous combustion products : None |
| TOG Flammability |
Explosive range : 3.3 to19 |
| Flash Point : 12.2°C |
Sensitivity to chemical impact |
| Auto ignition temperature :422.8°C |
Sensitivity to static discharge |
REACTIVITY DATA
| Chemical Stability Stable |
Incompatibility |
| Reactivity
No reaction with water and common material , Reacts with Oxidizing agents.
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Dangerous reaction products
Reacts with varying degrees of violence with a wide range of oxidants includes silver nitrate. |
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
| Route of entry:
Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion |
Permissible limits :
TLV:1000 ppm |
Lethal dose
— |
| Effects on acute exposure Effects on Chronic exposure
Continuous contact of the liquid, may result in irritation.
The vapours may be dangerous if inheled in large concentration.
If taken large qualities would cause fatty infiltration of the liver
and heart muscle, leptomenigition and gastritis and results in general
alcohol poisoning. |
| Sensitization to Material : — |
Synergistic materials : — |
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
| Storage requirement :
When used large quantities, U.G. Storage tank out side the building are preferred, smaller amts may be stored outside the building in original shipping container. |
| Handling Methods
Tanks, Pipelines and other accessories is used in storage and transportation of Ethyl Alcohol should be bonded together and grounded, vats should be protected by Flame Arresters. |
| Leak, spill handling :
Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Wear face shield goggles & Gloves. Mop up with plenty of water and run to waste diluting greatly with running water. Ventilate area well to evaporate remaining liquid and dispel vapours. |
| Personal protective equipment :
Rubber Gloves and Gum Boots, Goggles should be worn while handling |
| Waste disposal |
Special shipping information |
EMERGENCY / FIRST-AID MEASURES
| Fire extinguishments Special procedure
Extinguish with dry chem powder or Alcohol Foam
or C02 |
| FIRST AID ANTIDOTES
Eyes/Skin: Affected area should be washed with running water gently for at least 15 minutes. get medical attention.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Issue warning for high flammability. Disperse and flush. |
MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER / CONSUMER DATA
| THE ANDHRA SUGARS LIMITED
Venkatarayapuram,
TANUKU W.G. Dist. — 534 211 (A.P.)
Phones :08819-224911
Fax :08819-224168
E.mail :asltnk@vsnl.com |
Prepared on December – 2002
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is to be believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as it’s accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is however, ensured that the information contained in the MSDS is relevant to the product manufactured handled or sold as the case may be by us.
