SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- ETHYL ALCOHOL 200 PROOF USP  -- 6550-00F048913
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ALCOHOL 200 PROOF USP
MSDS Date:03/22/1996
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F048913
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), TECSOL, ALCOHOL, SYNASOL
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Other REC Limits:1900 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 7060 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN
    ABSORPTION. VAPOR/MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION, NARCOTIC
    EFFECT, DAMAGE TO THE HEART.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, VOMITING.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF
    CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:62F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE LIQUID. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASHBACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCES OF IGNITION.
    WEAR SCBA/RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME,
    SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS
    & TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. V ENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
    FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. NO SMOKING.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. DON'T GET IN EYES,
    SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172.4F
Spec Gravity:0.794
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, PEROXIDES, ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES,
    ALKALI METALS, AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION: CO, CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
    AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. TAKE
    EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

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