Ethyl Alcohol-Burner Fuel Safety Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 326.7
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Ethyl Alcohol-Burner Fuel Safety
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9753
Signal Word DANGER
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (Category 1). Causes damage to organs (H370). Addition of denaturant makes the product poisonous. Cannot be made nonpoisonous.
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P307+P311). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth.Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Class IB flammable liquid. Flash point: 13 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 3.3% Upper: 19% Autoignition Temperature: 363 °C In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
NFPA Code
H-2 F-3 R-0
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a 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. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Keep container tightly closed and cool (P233+P235). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243).
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: (as ethyl alcohol) PEL 1000 ppm (OSHA), Ceiling 1000 ppm (ACGIH)
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear liquid. Strong alcohol odor. Soluble: Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, peroxides, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, alkali metals, ammonia, moisture, heat, open flame, or any source of ignition. Shelf life: Excellent, if stored properly.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
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information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
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