Ethanol

Renewable Fuels Association

Revision date : 2015-09-30

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GHS07 GHS02
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

200-578-6/64-17-5

Name of the chemical

Ethanol

Concentration

100%

General Information

Revision date

2015-09-30

Product name

Ethanol

Product Synonyms

Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous Ethanol

CAS No.

64-17-5

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

/ Restriction Motor Fuel Additive, Solvent

Manufacturer Name

XYZ

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07

Company Information

company name

Renewable Fuels Association

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H316, H319, H335, H336, H402

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard pictograms

GHS

Signal word

Danger

Hazard categories

2 aquatic environment - 3 Serious eye damage / eye irritation - 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure - 3

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly Flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful if contact with the skin H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H402 - Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces. No Smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground / bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical / ventilating / lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing fumes / gas / mist / vapors / spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection

Response

P301 [P311] IF SWALLOWED Call a Poison Center or Doctor P303 [P361/ P353] IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 [P312] IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305 [P351/ P338] IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 [P313] If exposed or concerned Get medical advice or attention. P332 [P313]: If skin irritation occurs; Get medical advice or P337 [P313]: If eye irritation persists; Get medical advice or P370 [P380 / P376 / P378] In case of fire Evacuate area, stop leak if safe to do so, use proper fire-extinguishers (alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, or CO2) to extinguish.

Storage

P403 [P233 / P235] Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Vapors can be explosive

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Health Environment Acute Toxicity (oral) - 4 Flammable Liquids- Skin corrosion / irritation - 3 Acute hazards to the Hazard Category 2 aquatic environment - 3 Serious eye damage / eye irritation - 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure - 3 Hazard Statements: H225 - Highly Flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful if contact with the skin H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H402 - Harmful to aquatic life

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