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General Information
Revision date
2019-07-26
Product name
Ethanol, Absolute
CAS No.
64-17-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
001-800-13-203-9987
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
result in GHS classification: GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information:
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
