Rubbing Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol 70%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Hazard Overview Emergency Overview

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DANGER Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation H335 + H336 May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness 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 2 Flammability 3 Reactivity 0

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. 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. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. 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, and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection

Classification (GHS-US)

Eye irritation (Category 2B) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

Potential health effects

Organ Description Eyes Causes irritation to the eyes. Can cause painful sensitization to light. Can cause a form of chemical conjunctivitis and cause corneal damage. Ingestion Can cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Systemic toxicity and acidosis can occur. Advanced stages can lead to respiratory failure, kidney failure, coma, and death. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause Inhalation dizziness or suffocation. Systemic toxicity and acidosis can occur. Advanced stages can lead to respiratory failure, kidney failure, coma, and death. Skin Causes moderate skin irritation. Can cause dermatitis by de-fatting the skin from prolonged or repeated contact. Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury with fibrosis. Overexposure to methanol may cause eye damage and Chronic liver or kidney damage. Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the development of the fetal central nervous system and progression of fetal alcohol syndrome. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate previous liver conditions. Skin contact may aggravate dermatitis.