SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES -- ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED, ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00D003576
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL, DENATURED, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:06/22/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003576
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES
Address:777 EAST PARK DRIVE
City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6784
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-874-6020 FAX: 716-874-9572
Emergency Phone Num:800-828-7777
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI
CAGE:57020
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCIENCE KIT INC
Address:777 E PARK DR
Box:City:TONAWANDA
State:NY
ZIP:14150-6708
Country:US
Phone:716-874-6020
CAGE:57020

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 92.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9495

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 3.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 95
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE  (HEXONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/75 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL ACETATE (CERCLA)
CAS:141-78-6
RTECS #:AH5425000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:RUBBER HYDROCARBON SOLVENT (VM & P NAPHTHA)
CAS:64742-89-8
Fraction by Wt: 0.8%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:BENZENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (0.5 PPM)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: <<1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 7050 MG/KG (ETH ALC)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF VAPORS/MIST OR
    INGESTION OF LIQUID MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN
    IRRITATION AND/OR DEFATTING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS B	[71-43-2] WHICH IS
    LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTED-DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, DECREASED
    REACTION, EUPHORIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, STAGGERING GAIT, COMA.
    INHALED-DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, INABILITY TO
    CONCENTRATE, IRRITATION OF THROAT.	SKIN-REDNESS, ITCHING, RASH.
    EYES-BLINDNESS, BURNING SENSATION, REDNESS, TEARING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRERSH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
    MEDCIAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP
    & WATER. I NGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL
    PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:48.0F,8.9C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:685F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL,
    ALCOHOL-TYPE OR UNIVERSAL-TYPE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER DURING EARLY
    STAGES OF FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FORMED MAY TRAVEL AND IGNITED BY
    DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES & FLASHBACK. FLAME MAY NOT BE VISIBLE
    DURING DATLIGHT. FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. PROVIDE
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. SMALL SPILL-FLUSH TO SEWER WITH LOTS OF WATER
    OR ABSORB ON INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. USE
    WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE IN A CONFINED AREA. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    USE. REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
    LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH, FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>167F,>75C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-171F,-113C
Vapor Pres:44.6 MM HG
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.974
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:4.1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID; MILD
    CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONCENTRATED NITRIC OR SULFURIC ACID; CONTACT WITH ACETYL CHLORIDE;
    STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS MAY REACT VIOLENTLY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FIRE, IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING CAN
    PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR
    CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.

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