Alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Special Firefighting Procedures:Evacuate personnel. Wear self contained Emergency Overview: Flammable Liquid. Colorless liquid with an breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment. Keep alcohol odor. Liquid will irritate eyes and skin under repeated or containers cool. Containers build pressure under fire conditions causing prolonged exposure. Product vapors can be moved by air currents violent bursting and dangerous propelling of container. This is especially and ignited by pilot lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, electrical true for aerosol containers which are packaged under pressure. equipment, static discharges or other ignition sources distant from product handling point. Keep away from children. 6. Accidental Release Measures

Potential health effects

Spill or Leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial, Eyes Vapor contact Mild irritant. Liquid contact Will irritate eyes nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected with possible corneal injury. Persons wearing contact lenses should personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut wear chemical protective safety glasses when exposed to this product. off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof) absorbent Skin For repeated contact dry/chapped skin, risk of chronic dermatitis material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer. Ingestion: Can cause depression of central nervous system, nausea, 7. Handling and Storage stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea. Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Inhalation At low concentration levels may cause mild irritation to Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with eyes, skin or clothing. nose and throat. At high levels: headache, drowsiness and Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight. lassitude, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate. Store in cool dry place, away from heat, sparks or flames which

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting disease of may generate toxic decomposition products. Vapors are heavy and the heart, lungs, skin and eyes. may concentrate in low poorly ventilated areas.