Ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Summary of emergency liquid colorless alcohol-like Highly flammable liquid and vapor., Causes serious eye irritation. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. After inhalation fresh air. In case of skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water., Call in ophthalmologist., Remove contact lenses. After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most)., Consult a physician. Combustible. Pay attention to flashback. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures. Risk of explosion/exothermic reaction with hydrogen peroxide, perchlorates, perchloric acid, Nitric acid, mercury(II) nitrate, permanganic acid, Nitriles, peroxi compounds, Strong oxidizing agents, nitrosyl compounds, Peroxides, sodium, Potassium, halogen oxides, calcium hypochlorite, nitrogen dioxide, metallic oxides, uranium hexafluoride, iodides, Chlorine, Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, alkali oxides, Ethylene oxide silver, with, Nitric acid silver compounds, with, Ammonia potassium permanganate, with, conc. sulfuric acid Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with halogen-halogen compounds, chromium(VI) oxide, chromyl chloride, Fluorine, hydrides, Oxides of phosphorus, platinum Nitric acid, with, potassium permanganate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

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/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)

Precautionary statements

none

Other physicochemical hazards

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Health hazards

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Environmental hazards

Referring to current information, no environmental hazard Other hazards - none