=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL,DENATURED
MSDS Date:10/30/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-070-0915
MSDS Number: BPTVJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:52 FADEM RD
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07081-3116
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-379-1400
Emergency Phone Num:201-379-1400
CAGE:94480
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:52 FADEM ROAD.DOMESTIC DIVISION
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07081
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:94480

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL).VAPOR DENSITY:1.6 (AIR=1).
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 85-95.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III).OSHA STEL AND ACGIH
    STEL 250 PPM SKIN.
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 3.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE  (SARA III).OSHA AND ACGIH STEL 75
    PPM.
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/75 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:141-78-6
RTECS #:AH5425000
Fraction by Wt: 1.3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III).OSHA STEL 150 PPM.
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:NAPHTHA, LIGHT ALIPHATIC (PETROLEUM)
CAS:64742-89-8
Fraction by Wt: 0.73%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III).OSHA AND ACGIH STEL 500 PPM.
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 25% PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM

Ingred Name:ACETALDEHYDE  (SARA III).OSHA AND ACGIH STEL 150 PPM.
CAS:75-07-0
RTECS #:AB1925000
Fraction by Wt: 10% PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:C25,A3 93-94
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III).OSHA AND ACGIH STEL 1000 PPM.
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 2% PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:BENZENE  (SARA III).OSHA STEL 5 PPM.
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: TRACE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 PPM,INT CHANGE
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT KNOWN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC INTOXICATION OF ETHYL ALCOHOL
    MAY CAUSE DEGENERATIVE CHANGES IN LIVER,KIDNEYS,BRAIN,PERIPHERAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM.METHYL ALCOHOL MAY CAUSE VISUAL IMPAIRMENT &
    BLINDNESS.LIVER,KIDNEY,HEART,& PANCRE ATIC DAMAGE MAY ALSO OCCUR.IT
    IS ABSORBED BY SKIN.CONTACT WILL DEFAT SKIN & CAUSE
    DERMATITIS.SENSITIZATION MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:VAPOR & LIQUID ARE IRRITATING,BURNING &
    STINGING.SKIN:MILD REDNESS & BURNING.INGESTION:LARGE AMOUNTS CAUSE
    VISUAL IMPAIRMENT,MUSCULAR INCOORDINATION,SLOWING OF REACTION
    TIME,SENSORY DISTURBANCES, & CNS DEPRESSION.DEATH MAY OCCUR FROM
    RESPIRATORY OR CIRCULATORY FAILURE.INHALATION:COUGH & IRRITATING
    (SEE SUP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ETHANOL:PERSONS WITH LIVER
    DISEASE.METHANOL:PERSONS WITH KIDNEY,EYE,& SKIN DISORDERS.METHYL
    ISOBUTYL KETONE:PERSONS WITH EYE,SKIN DISORDERS,OR IMPAIRED
    LIVER,KIDNEY,RESPIRATOY FUNCTIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR SALINE LIFTING
    UPPER & LOWER LID FOR 15-20 MIN.GET MED ATTN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER 15-20 MIN.GET MED ATTN. INGESTION:REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE OR
    IF NOT  POSSIBLE INCUCE VOMITING WITH IPECAC.KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS
    TO PREVENT ASPIRATION.GET MED ATTN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.IF BREATHING STOPPED GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP.KEEP PERSON WARM.GET
    MED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:>57F,14C
Lower Limits:3.3%,ETHANOL
Upper Limits:19%,ETHANOL
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEM,OR
    ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.FOR LARGER FIRES:WATER
    SPRAY,FOG,ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
    AND FULL TURNOUT GEAR .EXTINGUISH ONLY IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED.USE
    FLOODING AMOUNT OF WATER AS FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE FLASH
    POINT.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS;KEEP UPWIND.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES.USE WATER SPRAY TO
    REDUCE VAPOR.SMALL SPILLS:TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER
    ABSORBENT,PLACE INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.LARGE SPILLS:DIKE FAR
    AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL.NO  SMOKING,FLAMES,UNNECESSARY
    PEOPLE IN HAZARD AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT KNOWN

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WHICH
    MEET BONDING AND GROUNDING GUIDELINES SPECIFIED IN NFPA.STORE AWAY
    FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES OR OTHER
    IGNITION SOURCES.VAPORS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE.MATERIAL IS
    POISONOUS,AVOID INHALATION OR CONTACT.DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO
    CONTAMINATE WATER SOURCES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE
    TO DETERMINE IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AND/OR GENERAL DILUTION
    VENTILATION TO MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT .
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN IN WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY
    USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXPOS:TO RESP TRACT.IN HIGH CONCENTRATION CNS DEPRESSANT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>173F,78C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Density:NOT KNOWN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND BASES,OXIDIZING AND REDUCING
    AGENTS,METALS.PLASTIC,RUBBER,AND RESINS MAY BE ATTACKED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE,AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.COORDINATE WITH SUPPORTING
    INSTALLATION AND/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE PRIOR TO DISPOSAL
    .EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER 00 01.

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