MSDS 005, Revision 2.2 / Revision Date 12/05, DH
Ethanol 191 Proof / Page 1 of 2
Product Information (203) 740-3471 / Emergency Assistance CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
SECTION I
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: Harmonized USP/BP/EP Alcohol
95.5% (191 PROOF) ETHANOL
Synonyms: Ethyl Alcohol 95.5%; Ethanol; Methylated Spirits
Formula: C2H5OH
Manufacturer:
Pharmco Products Inc.
58 Vale Road
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804, USA
Phone (203) 740-3471
Fax (203) 740-3481
Emergency Contact:
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
SECTION II
COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
% (vol)
Material
CAS
Exposure
Limits
95.5%
Ethanol
64-17-5
1000ppm
TWA
4.5%
Water
7732-18-5
None
established
SECTION III
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Carcinogen Status: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
Routes of Exposure:
Swallowing: May cause dizziness, faintness, drowsiness
decreased awareness or responsiveness, nausea, vomiting,
staggering gait, lack of coordination, and coma
Skin Absorption: No harmful affects with normal skin.
Inhalation: High vapor concentration may cause burning
sensation in nose and throat and stinging and watering in the
eyes. At concentrations which cause irritation, dizziness,
faintness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting may also occur.
Skin Contact: No evidence of harmful effects from available
information.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation including stinging, tearing,
and redness
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Long term repeated oral
exposure to ethanol may result in the development of
progressive liver injury with fibrosis
Other Health Hazards: Repeated ingestion of ethanol by
pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the central
nervous system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects
which together constitute fetal alcohol syndrome. These include
mental and physical retardation, disturbances of learning, motor
and language deficiencies, behavioral disorders and small size
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury
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