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General Information
Revision date
2021-01-01
Product name
ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Product Synonyms
Pkh26 linker, absolute undenatured ethanol, anhydrous anhydrol spirits of wine, cologne spirit, ethyl alcohol, ethyl hydrate hydroxide, fermentation
Chemical name
ethanol
CAS No.
64-17-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in alcoholic beverages in suitable dilution; general solvent in laboratory and industry; manufacture of denatured alcohol; pharmaceuticals (lotions, tonics, colognes); in perfumes; organic synthesis. As an octane booster in gasoline; an antiseptic. [~Drier ~]
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Company Information
company name
HiChem Industries
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
enquiries@hichem.com.au, admin@merck.com.au
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 3 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
2.2 Label elements
elements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. 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): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
