MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS INC -- GRAIN ALCOHOL -- 6505-00-104-9000 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GRAIN ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:11/15/1985
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-104-9000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS INC
Address:1300 MAIN ST
City:ATCHISON
State:KS
ZIP:66002-2666
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-367-1480
Emergency Phone Num:913-367-1480
Preparer's Name:E. HEGARTY
CAGE:3T076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS INC
Address:1300 MAIN ST
Box:130
City:ATCHISON
State:KS
ZIP:66002
Country:US
Phone:913-367-1480; 800255-0302
CAGE:3T076

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 96%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 7060 MG/KG (ETHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION:MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
    DROWSINESS & LASSITUDE, LOSS OF APPETITE & INABILITY TO
    CONCENTRATE. IRRITATION OF THE THROAT. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE
    DEPRESSION OF CNS, NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.  EYE:LIQUID OR
    VAPOR MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND DEFATTING
    OF SKIN ON PROLONGED CONTACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ETHYL ALCOHOL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC,
    NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, CNS DEPRESSION, NAUSEA,
    & DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE SKIN, EYE, RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, LIVER OR KIDNEY MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHIN G. FLUSH WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ADVICE.  INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO
    SO. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:62.0F,16.7C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:793F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CO2, ALCOLHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH FIRE UNLESS
    DELUGE QUANTITY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION HAZARD IS MODERATE WHEN EXPOSED
    TO FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CONTAIN SPILLED MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO SECURE
    CONTAINERS. WHERE NECESSARY, COLLECT USING ABSORBENT MEDIA.
    ELIMINATE ANY SOURCE OF IGNITI ON. VENTILATE AREA. WASH RESIDUE
    WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE
    ROOM OR CABINET. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
    PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:MAKE FREQUENT CAREFUL LEAKAGE INSPECTIONS. ISOLATE
    FROM OXIDEZERS, CHEMICALS CAPABLE OF SPONTANEOUS HEATING, MATERIALS
    REACTING WITH AIR OR MOISTURE TO LIBERATE HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
    AND EXPLOSIVES.  KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUN & AWAY FROM HEAT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
    RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE SELECTED BASED ON THE FORM AND CONCENTRATION
    OF CONTAMINANT IN AIR & IN	ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA (29 CFR 1910.134).
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
    LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. CAUTION: FOR MANUFACTURING,
    PROCESSING, REPACKING OR INDUSTRIAL USE. NOT FOR HOUSHOLD USE.
    CONTAINE R HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY. EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUAL
    LIQUID AND VAPOR. FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL AND IN MSDS.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=77.8C, 172.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-82.8C, -117.F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.802
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.7(N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. VINOUS ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYL CHLORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE CAN FORM ON INCOMPLETE
    COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL RECOVERED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PACKAGED,
    LABELED, TRANSPORTED, AND DISPOSED OR RECLAIMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IN
    CONFORMANCE WITH GOOD  ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

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