International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS) ICSC: 0044

ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS)
Ethyl alcohol
CH3CH2OH/C2H6OH
Molecular mass: 46.1

CAS # 64-17-5
RTECS # KQ6300000
ICSC # 0044
UN # 1170
EC # 603-002-00-5
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/ FIRST AID/
HAZARD/ PREVENTION
SYMPTOMS FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE
Highly flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, Powder, alcohol-resistant
FIRE and NO smoking. NO contact foam, water in large amounts,
with strong oxidants. carbon dioxide.
Vapour/air mixtures are Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums,
explosive. explosion-proof electrical etc., cool by spraying with
equipment and lighting. Do water.
EXPLOSION NOT use compressed air for
filling, discharging, or
handling.

EXPOSURE
 Cough. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest.
INHALATION Headache. Fatigue. breathing protection.
Dry skin. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
 SKIN Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap.
Redness. Pain. Burning. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water
for several minutes (remove
 EYES
contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Burning sensation. Confusion. Do not eat, drink, or smoke Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
 INGESTION Dizziness. Headache. during work. attention.
Unconsciousness.

PACKAGING &
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE
LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in Fireproof. Separated from strong
sealable containers as far as oxidants. F symbol
possible. Wash away remainder R: 11
with plenty of water. S: (2-)7-16
UN Hazard Class: 3

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International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS) ICSC: 0044

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

I COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH The substance can be absorbed into the
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. body by inhalation of its vapour and by
M ingestion.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
P The vapour mixes well with air, explosive INHALATION RISK:
mixtures are easily formed. A harmful contamination of the air will be
O reached rather slowly on evaporation of
CHEMICAL DANGERS: this substance at 20°C.
R Reacts slowly with calcium hypochlorite,
silver oxide and ammonia, causing fire EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM
T and explosion hazard. Reacts violently EXPOSURE:
with strong oxidants such as nitric acid, The substance irritates the eyes. Inhalation
A silver nitrate, mercuric nitrate or of high concentration of vapour may cause
magnesium perchlorate, causing fire and irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract.
N explosion hazard. The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system.
T OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
LIMITS (OELs): EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR
TLV: 1000 ppm; 1880 mg/m3 (as TWA) REPEATED EXPOSURE:
(ACGIH 1993-1994). The liquid defats the skin. The substance
D MAK: 1000 ppm; 1900 mg/m3; IV (1992). may have effects on the upper respiratory
tract and central nervous system , resulting
A MAK: class D (1992). in irritation, headache, fatigue and lack of
concentration. Chronic ingestion of
T ethanol may cause liver cirrhosis.

Boiling point: 79°C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture

Melting point: -117°C at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Flash point: 13°C c.c.
PHYSICAL
Solubility in water: miscible Auto-ignition temperature: 363°C
PROPERTIES
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 5.8 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.3-19
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log
Pow: -0.32
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
Ethanol consumption during pregnancy may adversely affect the unborn child.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-32
NFPA Code: H 0; F 3; R 0;

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ICSC: 0044 ETHANOL (ANHYDROUS)

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