DBRL Material Safety Data Sheet
ANHYDROUS ETHANOL
INDUSTRIAL GRADE ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS ETHANOL)
Hazardous according to criteria of OHS Australia
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ETHANOL
Synonyms: (Absolute) undenatured ethanol, ethyl hydrate hydroxide, ethyl
alcohol (anhydrous), 100SG, 100HG, alcohol absolute, absolute alcohol.
Molecular Formula: C2H5OH, C2-H6-O
Molecular Weight: 46.07g/mol
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid
Solubility in Water: Completely miscible
Boiling Point: 78.3°C
Flash Point: 13°C
CAS No: 64-17-5
Recommended Use: General solvent.
Company Identification: United Dalby Bio-Refinery Limited
Street Address: 351 Jandowae Rd Dalby QLD 4405 Australia.
Telephone: +61 7 4660 6333
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Dangerous Goods Class:
3
Packing Group:
II
Subsidiary Risk 1:
-
Poisons Schedule:
S5
RISKS:
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Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
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Causes severe eye irritation.
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Causes respiratory tract irritation.
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Has caused adverse reproductive and foetal effects in humans.
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May cause central nervous system depression.
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May cause organ damage.
Target organs: kidneys, heart, central
nervous system, liver.
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Causes moderate skin irritation: repeated exposure may cause skin
dryness and cracking.
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Inhalation and/or ingestion may cause drowsiness and dizziness and
may result in health damage.
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Cumulative effects may result from repeated exposure.
SAFETY:

Keep container tightly closed and store in a well ventilated place.

Keep away from sources of ignition.
Do not smoke.
Take
precautionary measures against static discharges.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
clothing/gloves
and
eye/face
Wear suitable protective
protection.
Do
not
breathe
gas/fumes/vapour/spray and use only in well ventilated areas.
Immediately remove clothing if it becomes contaminated.
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Do not empty into drains.
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In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice
immediately (if possible show label).

Use water to clean objects contaminated with this material.
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This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME
CAS RN
%
Ethanol
64-17-5
>99.5
Water
7732-18-5
<0.5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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IF INGESTED:
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Do not induce vomiting.

If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent choking from
inhalation.
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Give water to rinse out mouth, then slowly provide as much water or milk as
casualty can comfortably drink.
Never give liquid to a person who is
unconscious or showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e.
becoming unconscious.

Seek medical advice.
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IF CONTACT WITH THE EYES OCCURS:

Immediately wash thoroughly with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes.

If pain or loss of vision persists or recurs seek medical attention.
IF CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OCCURS:

Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.

Rinse skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).

Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
IF INHALATION OCCURS:

If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove patient from exposure
promptly and move to fresh air.

If breathing is laboured, give oxygen.

If not breathing, apply artificial respiration and perform CPR if necessary.

Seek medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Alcohol stable foam.

Dry chemical powder.

Carbon dioxide.

Water fog (or fine water spray if fog unavailable).

Water may be ineffective. Do not use straight streams of water.
FIRE FIGHTING

Alert Emergency Services.

May be violently or explosively reactive.

Burns with a colourless flame.

Wear breathing apparatus plus protective clothing and gloves.

Prevent spillage from entering drains or water course.

Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.

If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapourous fire hazard removed.

Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent area.

Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.

Do not approach containers suspected to be hot - cool fire exposed
containers with water spray from a protected location.
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If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
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FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
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Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.

Vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition
and flashback are possible.

Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of
containers.

On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and/or carbon
dioxide.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Ignition may results from contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates,
oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc.
HAZCHEM
2[Y] E
HAZARD RATING
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Flammability:
3

Toxicity:
2

Reactivity:
1

Body Contact:
2
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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SPILLS/LEAKS

Alert Emergency Services and clear area of non-essential personnel.

Remove all ignition sources and take measures to prevent static discharge.
No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources. May be violently or explosively
reactive.

Stop leak if safe to do so and immediately clean up all spills.

Increase ventilation.

Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes - use proper personal
protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Contain the spill for salvage if possible or absorb with absorbent material such
as vermiculite, soil or sand.

Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling. Collect solid
residues in a labelled flammable waste container for disposal.

Prevent spillage from entering drains or water course.
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Water spray or fog may be used to disperse/absorb vapour.

Use only spark-free tools.

Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.

If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services
and waste and environmental authorities.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Use in well ventilated areas and avoid all personal contact, including
inhalation.

Keep away from all sources of ignition and only use intrinsically safe
equipment.

Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas of storage and use.

Containers (including empty containers) may contain explosive vapours. Do
NOT cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers.

DO NOT allow contaminated clothing to stay in contact with skin.

Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.

Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.

Use in a well-ventilated area.

Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.

DO NOT enter confined spaces unless atmosphere has been checked.

Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.

When handlings, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.

Vapour may ignite on pumping or pouring due to static electricity.

Earth and secure metal containers when dispensing or pouring product.

Use spark-free tools when handling.

Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

Keep containers securely sealed.

Avoid physical damage to containers.

Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.

Work clothes should be laundered separately.

Use good occupational work practice.

Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.

Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure
standards to ensure safe working conditions.

Plastic containers approved for flammable liquids may be used.

Containers should be clearly labelled, properly sealed and leak free.
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Where glass containers are used, sufficient inert cushioning material should
be used to protect the container and sufficient inert absorbent must be
present to absorb any leakage if the contents are of packing group I, unless
the outer packaging is a close fitting moulded plastic box which is compatible
with the contents.
DO NOT STORE WITH:

Class 1 (explosives).

Class 2.1 (bulk flammable gases).

Class 2.3 (poisonous gases).

Class 4.2 (spontaneously combustible substances).
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Class 5.1 (oxidising agents).
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Class 5.2 (organic peroxides).
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Class 7 (radioactive substances).

Avoid strong bases, oxidising agents, acids, acid chlorides and acid
anhydrides.

Incompatible with aluminium – do not heat above 49°C in an aluminium
container.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source:
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
Australia Exposure Standards
1000
1880
Exposure Standard (TWA) is the time-weighted average airborne concentration
over an eight hour working day, for a five day working week over an entire working
life. According to current knowledge this concentration should neither impair the
health of nor cause undue discomfort to a high majority of workers.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES:

Safety glasses with side shields.

Face shield.

Safety showers with eye wash facilities should be available in all areas where
this product is handled.
HANDS AND FEET:

Wear approved chemical protective gloves, preferably of neoprene or PVC.
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Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. rubber.
OTHER

Overalls.

Approved chemically resistant apron of PVC or neoprene.

Ensure PPE does not produce static electricity.
RESPIRATOR

Should not be required under normal conditions.

Use air supplied hood in high vapour concentrations or in oxygen deficient
atmospheres.

In high concentrations (>500ppm) an approved organic vapour respirator
must be worn.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State:
Clear liquid.
Appearance:
Colourless.
Odour:
Mild, sweet, fragrant. Recognisable alcohol odour
detectable at >80-100ppm.
pH:
N/A.
Boiling Point:
78.3°C.
Melting Point:
-117°C.
Vapour Pressure:
5.3kPa @ 20°C.
Specific Gravity:
0.79 @ 20°C (H2O = 1).
Solubility in Water:
Complete.
Evaporation Rate:
2.53 (BuAC = 1).
Vapour Density:
1.9 @ 20°C.
Volatiles:
100%.
Molecular weight:
46.08.
Flash Point:
13°C (Abel Closed Cup).
Auto ignition Temperature:
365°C.
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
3.3%.
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
19%.
10. CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Chemical Stability:
Stable
under
normal
pressures.
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conditions
and
Hazardous Polymerisation:
Will not occur.
Incompatible Materials:
Will react with strong oxidising reagents.
Conditions to avoid:
Heat,
ignition
sources
and
incompatible
materials.
Hazardous Decomposition products:
Burning can produce CO and/or CO2.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SWALLOWED
Accidental ingestion of ethanol may be damaging to the health of the individual,
however is unlikely in the industrial setting. Ingestion may cause (respective to
increasing intake): drunkenness, excitation, euphoria, headache, dizziness,
drowsiness,
blurred
vision,
fatigue,
severe
acute
intoxication,
convulsions, unconsciousness, coma, respiratory arrest or death.
tremors,
Due to the
alcohol concentration, ingestion of even small quantities of ethanol has hazardous
health effects.
EYE
Ethanol vapour may cause eye irritation, and liquid or mist may cause severe
irritation or damage to the eyes. Damage may only develop more than 24 hours
after contact.
Permanent loss of vision may result if treatment is not given.
Irritation may occur at concentrations below the exposure standard.
SKIN
Skin contact may result in redness or slight irritation but is not considered harmful
to health. Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in drying and cracking of
the skin and dermatitis characterised by itching, redness and swelling. Damage to
the skin (cuts, abrasions etc.) should be suitably protected to prevent entry of the
material into the body.
INHALED
Inhalation of ethanol vapour may cause slight irritation to mucous membranes and
the respiratory tract.
Inhalation of high concentrations and/or repeated or
continued exposure may cause drunkenness and symptoms similar to ingestion of
the material. Irritation may occur at concentrations below the exposure standard.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Long term exposure may lead to substance accumulation within the body and
cause degenerative changes and scarring in the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal
tract and heart.
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TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Occupational exposure in excess of the limits may increase the risk for persons
with pre-existing symptoms. Occupational exposures will add to overall exposures
from ingestion of drinks containing alcohol and any health effects resulting from
such exposures.
Ethanol exposure can interfere with absorption of drugs.
Although it is not classified as carcinogenic, ethanol is known to be toxic to the
male reproductive system and may result in foetal alcohol syndrome in newborns if
ingested during pregnancy.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Fish (Rainbow trout): LC50 = 12900 – 15300mg/L (96hr)
Bacteria (Phytobacterium phosphoreum): EC50 = 34900mg/L (5-30min)
PERSISTANCE & DEGRADABILITY
Degree of elimination: 94%
Evaluation: biodegradable
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Disposal should only be undertaken after the options of reduction, reuse and
recycling have been considered and deemed unsuitable. Refer to local authority
guidelines for acceptable disposal procedures.
Do not dispose of ethanol in
drains, sewerage systems or waterways. Decontaminate empty containers by
rinsing with water.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels required: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Road and Rail Transport (Australian Dangerous Goods Code);
Marine Transport (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) &
Air Transport (International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods
Regulations):
Dangerous Goods Class:
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None
UN Number:
1170
Packing Group:
II
Proper Shipping Name:
ETHANOL
HAZCHEM:
2[Y]E
Incompatibilities:
explosives (Class 1); flammable gases in bulk (Class 2.1);
poisonous gases (Class 2.3); spontaneously combustible substances (Class 4.2);
oxidizing agents (Class 5.1); organic peroxides (Class 5.2); radioactive substances
(Class 7), however some exemptions may apply.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification:
Hazardous
according
to
the
criteria
of
National
Occupational Health & Safety Commission in Australia
(NOHSC).
Dangerous Good according to the criteria of the
Australian Dangerous Goods Code.
Poisons Schedule:
None.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
For further information contact:
United Dalby Bio-Refinery Limited
351 Jandowae Rd
(PO Box 1268)
DALBY QLD 4405
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 7 46 606 311
Fax: +61 7 46 606 399
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