Ethanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Liquid. [CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A WEAK, ETHEREAL, VINOUS ODOR] Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. Flammable liquid. Severely irritating to eyes. Moderately irritating to the skin. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: the nervous system, liver, upper respiratory tract, central nervous system (CNS).

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Potential chronic health

effects : May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: the nervous system, liver, upper respiratory tract, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)