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General Information
Revision date
2015-07-09
Product name
Ethyl alcohol pure
CAS No.
64-17-5
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Nerves., Liver, Heart
WHMIS Classification
B2 Flammable liquid D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
2 * Flammability: 3
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
