FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"

MSDS #: 326.00
Revision Date: March 8, 2001

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Section 1 � Chemical Product and Company Identification

Ethyl Alcohol

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300

Section 2 � Composition, Information on Ingredients

Ethyl Alcohol
Synonym: ethanol

CAS#: 64-17-5

Section 3 � Hazards Identification

Clear liquid; strong alcohol odor. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Body tissue irritant. Avoid all body tissue contact. Denatured with Health-3
isopropanol and methanol. Not for human consumption. Flammability-3
Flammable liquid. Reactivity-1

Exposure-1
Storage-3

0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard

Section 4 � First Aid Measures

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control at once.

Section 5 � Fire Fighting Measures

Class IB Flammable liquid. NFPA CODE
Flash Point: 48 F Upper: 24.5% Lower: 3.3% Autoignition Temperature: 683 F H-0
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE F-3
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. R-0

Section 6 � Accidental Release Measures

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent
material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

Section 7 � Handling and Storage

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides.
Use and dispense in a hood. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn
Saf-Stor can.

Section 8 � Exposure Controls , Personal Protection

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper
cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
Exposure guidelines: TWA 1000 ppm (OSHA)

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Ethyl Alcohol

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"

MSDS #: 326.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 8, 2001

Section 9 � Physical and Chemical Properties

Clear liquid; strong alcohol odor. Specific Gravity: .785
Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents. Melting Point: -130 C
Formula: C2H5OH Boiling Point: 78 C
Formula Weight: 46.07

Section 10 � Stability and Reactivity

Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, peroxides, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, and alkali metals, ammonia, moisture, heat,
open flame or any source of ignition.
Shelf life: Excellent, if stored safely.

Section 11 � Toxicological Information

Acute effects: Poison, irritant, nausea, dizziness and headache ORL-RAT LD50: 7060 mg/Kg
Chronic effects: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: 20000 ppm/10H
Target organs: Eyes, liver, kidneys, nerves SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 � Ecological Information

Data not yet available.

Section 13 � Disposal Considerations

Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.

Section 14 � Transport Information

Shipping Name: Ethyl alcohol
Hazard Class: 3, Flammable liquid
UN Number: UN1170

N/A = Not applicable

Section 15 � Regulatory Information

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-578-6), RCRA code D001.

Section 16 � Other Information

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

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P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510
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