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

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H319, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 2 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum 1 = Low Body Contact 2 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Flammable Liquid Category 3, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment.

Response

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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.