MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 05/15/08
ETHANOL 95%. COMPLETELY DENATURED
Replaces: 02/15/08
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL
Printed: 05/20/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Ethanol, 95%
Product Code(s): 15-4708A, 15-4708CA, 15-4724A, 89-2301, 892305,
19-1184, 19-1176, 15-4725, 19-1177, 76-6200, 86-1281, 86-1283, 86-1285,
84-1135, 10-1026, 10-1036, 84-0887
Size: 1 oz, 75mL, 350mL, 500mL, 4L, 20L, various
Chemical Name: Ethanol, 95%
CAS Number: Does not apply, product is a mixture
Formula: See Section 2
Synonyms: Alcohol, Ethyl alcohol
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Components:
Ethanol (CAS#64-17-5) 95%
Methyl isobutyl ketone (denaturant)(CAS# 108-10-1) 4%
TLV and PEL units:
Ethyl alcohol: ACGIH-TLV 1,000 ppm (TWA) OSHA-PEL 1,000 ppm (TWA)
Methyl isobutyl ketone: ACGIH-TLV 50 ppm (TWA), 75 ppm (STEL)
OSHA-PEL 100 ppm (TWA)
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Concentrations below 1,000 ppm usually produce no
signs of intoxication. Exposure to concentrations over 1,000 ppm may
cause headache, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, and if
continued for an hour, drowsiness and lassitude, loss of appetite and
inability to concentrate.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water.
Immediately call a physician or poison control center. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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