Ethyl Alcohol USP

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards 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 breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. 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. IARC classification (1) for Ethanol, CAS# 64-17-5, is intended for use in alcoholic beverage use only. This product is NOT intended for this use. 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)