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General Information
Version
12.1.1.1
Revision date
2016-12-16
Product name
ETHANOL
Product name
ETHANOL
Identification on the label/Trade name
ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) or ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Product Synonyms
spirits of wine, cologne spirit, ethyl alcohol, ethyl hydrate hydroxide, fermentation alcohol molasses alcohol, grain alcohol, methyl carbinol, potato alcohol, rectified spirit D.A.A./M
Chemical name
ethanol
CAS No.
64-17-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in alcoholic beverages in suitable dilution; general solvent in laboratory and industry; manufacture of denatured alcohol; pharmaceuticals (lotions, tonics, colognes); in perfumes; organic synthesis. As an octane booster in gasoline; an antiseptic. [~Drier ~]
Emergency telephone
+61 2 8014 4558
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International, PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.* H336 *LIMITED EVIDENCE May cause drowsiness or dizziness.*
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Flammable Liquid Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)*, Specific [1] target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (narcotic effects)* Classification *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
