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General Information
Revision date
2012-03-15
Product name
Ethanol/Water Solutions
Substance name
Ethanol/Water Solutions
Product Synonyms
Ethyl alcohol; grain alcohol; ethyl hydroxide; ethyl hydrate; algrain; methyl carbinol; cologne
CAS No.
64-17-5
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SRMMSDS@nist.gov
Section 2
NFPA Ratings
Scale 0–4) Health = 2 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0 Note: Each of these solutions is a mixture of ethanol and water. This MSDS contains health and safety information for ethanol.
Health hazards
Respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, liver damage, central nervous system depression.
Physical hazards
Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire
Potential health effects
Acute and Chronic) Inhalation: Irritation of mucous membranes, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, nervousness, dullness, narcosis, lack of concentration, somnolence, symptoms of drunkenness. Reproductive effects have been reported in animals. Skin Contact: Irritation, mild redness and burning, sensitization, allergic, contact dermatitis. Chronic exposure may result in defatting of the skin. Eye Contact: Irritation, conjunctivitis, corneal cloudiness. Ingestion: Headache, drowsiness, emotional lability, decreased inhibitions, exhilaration, boastfulness, talkativeness, remorse, belligerency, gradual visual impairment, muscular incoordination, slurring of speech, symptoms of drunkenness; long term may result in liver damage. Reproductive effects have been reported in animals. Listed as a Carcinogen/Potential Carcinogen Yes No In the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens X In the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs X(a) By the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) X (a) IARC lists ethanol (as related to alcoholic beverages) as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans). 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Nominal Concentration Component CAS Number EC Number (EINECS) (%) Ethanol 64-17-5 200-578-6 ≤25 (a) Concentrations of the components are listed as required by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (g)(2)(i)(C)(1), for MSDS information with hazardous components (1 % or greater) and carcinogens (0.1 % or greater). EC Classification: F (Ethanol) EC Risk (R No) Phrases: 11 EC Safety (S No) Phrases: 7, 16 EC Risk/Safety Phrases: See Section 15, “Regulatory Information”.
