CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE
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MSDS Safety Information
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MSDS Date: 02/06/1998
MSDS Num: CKCRH
Product ID: ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE
MFN: 01
Responsible Party
Cage: 59896
Name: CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address: 2700 YORK RD
City: BURLINGTON NC 27215-3387
Info Phone Number: 800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Number: 910-584-0381(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
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Ingredients
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Cas: 64-17-5
RTECS #: KQ6300000
Name: ETHANOL
Percent by Wt: 90.5
OSHA PEL: 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM
ACGIH STEL: NOT ESTABLISHED
-----------------------------Cas: 67-63-0
RTECS #: NT8050000
Name: ISOPROPANOL
Percent by Wt: 5.
OSHA PEL: 980 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 983 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH STEL: 1230 MG/M3;500 PPM
-----------------------------Cas: 67-56-1
RTECS #: PC1400000
Name: METHANOL
Percent by Wt: 4.5
OSHA PEL: 260 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL: 328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
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Health Hazards Data
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: TARGET ORGANS: EYES, NERVES, KIDNEYS. COMPONENTS MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, AND/OR FROWSINESS.
CHRONIC: NAUSEA, BLINDNESS.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS MIXTURE ARE
LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC, OSHA OR NTP.
First Aid: EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH
EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MED ICAL AID IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED, IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF
WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CON TROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED. KEEP PE RSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL AID.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING. ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SUIT
ABLE ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD)
TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
Handling And Storage Precautions: AVOID HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. STORE IN
AREA SUITABLE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions: NONE KNOWN.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Flash Point Method: CC
Flash Point: =12.8C, 55.F
Autoignition Temp: =385.C, 725.F
Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE. WATER
SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTAINER AND SURFACE COOLING ONLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures: FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS .
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Eye Protection: SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL
TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment: LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING,
OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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HCC: F2
B.P. Text: UNKNOWN
M.P/F.P Text: UNKNOWN
Decomp Text: UNKNOWN
Vapor Pres: UNKNOWN
Vapor Density: > 1
Spec Gravity: 0.79
Viscosity: UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate & Reference: >1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water: MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor: CLEAR LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 100%
Corrosion Rate: UNKNOWN
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: SOURCES OF HEAT OR IGNITION.
Materials To Avoid: OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: OXIDES OF CARBON (COX).
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR.
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Toxicological Information
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Toxicological Information: ETHANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 7660 MG/KG, IHL-RAT LC50:
20000 PPM/10H. ISOPROPANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 5045 MG/KG, SKN-RBT LD50: 12800
MG/KG. METHANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 5628 MG/KG, SKN-RBT LD50: 15800 MG/KG, IHL-RAT
LC50: 64000 PPM/4H.
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Ecological Information
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Ecological: EPA WASTE NUMBERS: ETHANOL, IOSPROPANOL : D001. METHANOL: U154.
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MSDS Transport Information
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Transport Information: DESCRIPTION: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, ISOPROPANOL,
METHANOL), 3, UN1987, PG II.
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Regulatory Information
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Sara Title III Information: SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: ISOPROPANOL: YES.
METHANOL: YES. RCRA: METHANOL: YES. CERCLA RQ: METHANOL: 5000 POUNDS.
HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312 REPORTING: ACUTE, CHRONIC, FIRE.
Federal Regulatory Information: EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
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Other Information
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Other Information: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: FLAMMAB;E LIQUID! VOID HEAT AND IGNITION
SOURCES.
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Transportation Information
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Responsible Party Cage: 59896
Trans ID NO: 151651
Product ID: ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE
MSDS Prepared Date: 02/06/1998
Review Date: 05/22/2000
MFN: 1
Tech Entry NOS Shipping Nm: ETHANOL, ISOPROPANOL, METAHNOL
Net Unit Weight: 8.5 LBS
Multiple KIT Number: 0
Review IND: Y
Unit Of Issue: CY
Type Of Container: CYLINDER
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Detail DOT Information
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DOT PSN Code: AHF
DOT Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3
UN ID Num: UN1987
DOT Packaging Group: II
Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Special Provision: T8,T31
Non Bulk Pack: 202
Bulk Pack: 242
Max Qty Pass: 5 L
Max Qty Cargo: 60 L
Vessel Stow Req: B
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Detail IMO Information
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IMO PSN Code: AMT
IMO Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. o
IMDG Page Number: 3175
UN Number: 1987
UN Hazard Class: 3.2
IMO Packaging Group: II
Subsidiary Risk Label: EMS Number: 3-06
MED First Aid Guide NUM: 305
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Detail IATA Information
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IATA PSN Code: ARC
IATA UN ID Num: 1987
IATA Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. *
IATA UN Class: 3
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IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
UN Packing Group: II
Packing Note Passenger: 305
Max Quant Pass: 5L
Max Quant Cargo: 60L
Packaging Note Cargo: 307
Exceptions: A3
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Detail AFI Information
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AFI PSN Code: ARF
AFI Symbols: *
AFI Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
AFI Hazard Class: 3
AFI UN ID NUM: UN1987
AFI Packing Group: II
Special Provisions: P5
Back Pack Reference: A7.3
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HAZCOM Label
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Product ID: ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE
Cage: 59896
Company Name: CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Street: 2700 YORK RD
City: BURLINGTON NC
Zipcode: 27215-3387
Health Emergency Phone: 910-584-0381(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 05/22/2000
Status Code: C
Origination Code: F
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: DANGER
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Slight
Contact Hazard: Slight
Fire Hazard: Severe
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: ACUTE: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GI TRACT DISCOMFORT. CHRONIC: NONE
SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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