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

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336, H361, H402, H412

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. [1] Eye Irritation Category 2A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3, Flammable Liquid Category 2, STOT - SE (Narcosis) Category 3, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI Determined by Chemwatch 3.1B, 9.1C, 6.4A, 6.9 (narcotic), 9.1D, 6.8B using GHS/HSNO criteria

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H402 Harmful to aquatic life H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

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