Proprietary Solvent III-2, 200 Proof

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Carcinogen Status: Established uses of denatured ethanol are not considered to pose a significant cancer hazard.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Swallowing: May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting, staggering gait, lack of coordination, blindness, coma and death. Skin Absorption: Prolonged or widespread contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts. Inhalation: High vapor concentration may cause burning sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in the eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause defatting and drying of the skin. Eye Contact: May cause irritation including stinging, tearing, and redness Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury with fibrosis. Overexposure to methanol may cause eye damage and liver or kidney injury. Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Overexposure Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury produced from other causes. Skin contact may aggravate dermatitis. MSDS 069, Revision 1.0 / Revision Date 11/98 Proprietary Solvent III , 200 Proof/ Page 1 of 2 Obtain medical attention for all cases of over-exposure. Swallowing: If patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. Induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Skin: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Give artificial respiration if not breathing; If breathing is difficult oxygen may be given by qualified personnel; Obtain medical assistance is discomfort persists. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical assistance. Note to Physician: Symptoms vary with alcohol level of the blood. Mild alcohol intoxication occurs at blood levels between 0.5-.15%. Approximately 25% of individuals show signs of intoxication at these levels. Above .15% the person is definitely under the influence of ethanol; 50-95% of individuals are clinically intoxicated at these levels. Severe poisoning occurs when the blood is ethanol level is 0.3- 0.5%. Above 0.5% the individual will be comatose and death can occur. The unabsorbed ethanol should be removed by gastric lavage after intubating the patient to prevent aspiration. Avoid the use of depressant drugs or the excessive administration of fluids. SECTION V FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire/Explosive Properties Flash Point: for 200 proof ethanol: 58F (14C) Tag Closed Cup 70F (21C) Tag Open Cup Flammable Limits in Air (% by volume): 3.3%(ethanol) - 19.0 (ethanol) Flammability Classification: 3 (NFPA) 1993 Emergency Response Guidebook: Guide 26 1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook: Guide 127