Ethanol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye irritation (Category 2) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

Potential health effects

ETHANOL Organ Description Causes eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and Eyes corneal damage. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by Ingestion headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. High concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, Inhalation dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause dermatitis by de-fatting the skin from prolonged or repeated Skin contact.