ETHANOL

Hazardous Ingredients

DANGEROUS GOODS Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to NZS 5433; 2007. : 3.1B, 6.4A, 9.1D

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Safety Hazards : Highly flammable liquid. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION, Category 2B AQUATIC TOXICITY (ACUTE), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

Causes eye irritation. Irritating to skin. Irritating to eyes. SAFETY HAZARDS Highly flammable. Risk of generating electrostatic charges during handling. Liquid evaporates quickly and can ignite leading to a flash fire, or an explosion in a confined space.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic organisms.

Hazard statements

Keep out of reach of children. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. Read label before use. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. Read Safety Data Sheet before use. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

GENERAL If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use Foam, fine water spray and dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide, Clean Agents (e.g. Inergen, Argonite etc.), sand or earth may be used for small fires only. Collect spillage. SWALLOWED IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. EYE IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. SKIN IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.