Ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H315, H319, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H370 Causes damage to organs

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P305 + P353 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/ physician. extinction. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P330 Rinse Mouth. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1) (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, staggering gait, lack of coordination, blindness, coma and death. NOTE Poisonous This product Ingestion contains methanol. It can not be made non-poisonous. Ingestion of 60-200ml of methanol is a fatal dose for most adults. Ingestion of 10ml may cause blindness. 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 Contact Prolonged or repeated contact may cause defatting and drying of the skin. Skin Absorption Skin Prolonged or widespread contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts. 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 liver or kidney injury. Other

Health hazards

Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has Chronic been shown to adversely affect the central nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate dermatitis.