Denatured Ethanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2B) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2)

Potential health effects

ETHANOL Organ Description Eyes May cause irritation including stinging, tearing, and redness. May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting, Ingestion staggering gait, lack of coordination, coma and death. High vapor concentration may cause burning sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in Inhalation the eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause defatting and drying of the skin. Skin Absorption: Skin No harmful effects with normal skin. Prolonged or widespread contact with significantly damaged skin may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts. Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury with fibrosis. Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central nervous system of the fetus, Chronic producing a collection of effects which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate dermatitis.