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General Information
Revision date
2009-06-10
Product name
Ethyl Alcohol 200 Proof
Product Synonyms
200 Proof Ethyl Alcohol; Ethanol
CAS No.
64-17-5
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview : WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, LIVER, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation May cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin May cause skin irritation. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: blood, the reproductive system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .