Ethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor characteristic Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

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 equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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 for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity ACGIH Ethanol A3 Confirmed 64-17-5 animal carcinogen

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Eye irritation, Category 2A GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements