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General Information
Revision date
2006-01-20
Product name
Ethanol for Molecular Biology ( 200 Proof ethanol)
CAS No.
64-17-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory use
supplier name
Decon Laboratories Inc
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (703) 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Decon Laboratories Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H320, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Hazard Overview Flammable Liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor is harmful. May cause central nervous system depression. May be irritating to eyes and skin. ° GHS Classification Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Eye Irritation, Category 2B Skin Irritation, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – singe exposure, Category 3
Signal word
DANGER Hazard and Precautionary Statements H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. H320 Causes eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation. P501 Dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P501 Dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant. P333 + 313 If eye irritation persists get medical attention. P305/351/338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. P303/361/353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P370 + 378 In case of fire: Use appropriate extinguishing media (See Section 5). P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces - no smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Hazard statements
These ratings are Decon Laboratories Inc.’s own assessments of the properties of the material using the ANSI/NFPA 704 Standard. Additional information can be found by consulting in the NFPA published ratings lists (List 325 and list 49). If no data is listed the information is not available Health 1 Flammability 3 Reactivity 0
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Eye Irritation, Category 2B Skin Irritation, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – singe exposure, Category 3
