ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 3 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 4 4 = Extreme [1] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Gazetted by EPA New Zealand 3.1B, 6.4A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.