Ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H361, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Aspiration hazard Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.