ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H319, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 3 Toxicity 0 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme [1] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 5, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive Legend: 1272/2008 - Annex VI Determined by Chemwatch using 3.1B, 6.4A, 6.1E (oral), 6.9B, 6.8B GHS/HSNO criteria

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. P305+P351+P338 Continue rinsing.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.