CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- ETHANOL 95%  -- 6810-00D007009
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHANOL 95%
MSDS Date:07/15/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D007009
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 88-95%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9596

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 96
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR ETHYL ALCOHOL IS 1000 PPM.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FOR CONCENTRATIONS OVER 1000 PPM:
    EYES- IRRITATION.  SKIN- N/K.  INHALATION- IRRITATION OF THE NOSE
    AND THROAT.  INGESTION- N/K.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES- IRRITATION.  SKIN- N/K.  INHALATION-
    HEADACHE, DROWSINESS AND LASSITUDE, LOSS OF APPETITE AND INABILITY
    TO CONCENTRATE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ORAL:CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:55.4F,13.0C
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:6.7
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT
    FOAM. WATER MAY BE BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. VAPORS ARE
    HEAVIER THAN WATER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. PICK UP SPILL WITH
    NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND. TRANSFER TO
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE,
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. KEEP
    OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NONE NEEDED. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC FILTER IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:LATEX RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYE WASH & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE PHYSICAL DATA GIVEN FOR THIS PRODUCT, BY THE MANUFACTURER, IS FOR
    THE ETHANOL.  THERE IS, HOWEVER, 5% METHANOL IN THIS PRODUCT.

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

HCC:F3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:44 @ 70F
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.9 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. IN ADDITION, METHANOL MAY ATTACK SOME FORMS OF
    PLASTIC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME AND OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE
    MAY BE FORMED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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