Ethanol Material Safety Data
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.   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 :  —
  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.  
  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.