Denatured Ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

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

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye irritation (Category 2B) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2)

Potential health effects

Organ Description Eyes May cause irritation including stinging, tearing, and redness May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting, Ingestion staggering gait, lack of coordination, coma and death. High vapor concentration may cause burning sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in Inhalation the eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Skin Absorption No harmful effects with normal skin. Skin Contact Prolonged or repeated contact may Skin cause defatting and drying of the skin. Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects, which together constitute fetal alcohol Chronic syndrome. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate dermatitis.