Ethanol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Ignitable liquid : Class 2 Severe damage to eye/eye irritant : Class 2A Germ-cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Reproduction toxicity : Class 1 Particular target organ/systemic : Class 3 (Respiratory tract toxicity (Single exposure) irritant) : Class 3 (Anesthetic action) Particular target organ/systemic : Class 1 (Liver) toxicity (Repeated exposure) : Class 2 (Nervous system)

Signal word

Danger Hazard and toxicity : Highly ignitable liquid and fume Severe eye irritant Hereditary disorder May cause adverse effects on reproductive function or embryo/fetus May irritate respiratory organ May cause drowsiness or dizziness Organ damages due to long term or repeated exposure (Liver) May cause organ damages due to long term or repeated exposure (nerve system) Other hazard and Inhaling gas, fume or mist may cause critical intoxication toxicity information Precautionary

Precautionary statements

Do not handle before reading and understanding the safety precautions

Hazard statements

fully. Handle the substance outdoor or at well ventilated place. Take precautions against electrostatic discharge. Prevent the material from being released into the environment. Wash hands well after the handling. Avoid inhaling gas, mist, vapor, fume or spray. Use appropriate protective gloves, eyeglasses, protective mask, if necessary, use personal protective equipment. ［First-Aid Measures］ If swallowed : If feeling ill, get medical assistance. Rinse out the mouth; drink a large amount of water. Do not induce vomiting. If in eyes : Rinse carefully with plenty of water for few minutes. Get medical assistance. If inhaled : Move to get some fresh air and ease breathing/respiration rest. If on skin : Rinse with plenty of water using soap. Get medical assistance/treatment If exposed or possibility of the exposure : Get medical assistance/ treatment Take off the contaminated clothes. Wash the clothes well if using them the next time. Collect the leaked substance promptly

Storage

Keep in a locked cabinet. Protect from light, store in a clean place at the temperature of about −20 °C

Disposal

The content or the container should be incinerated in an appropriate incinerator, or outsourced to a professional industrial waste disposal contractor licensed by the prefectural governor. The other hazards than the above do not result in classification or are not classifiable.