CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHANOL, ABSOLUTE
MSDS Date:02/06/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:910-584-0381(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-3061
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0118-0062
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHANOL
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
= Wt:90.5
OSHA PEL:1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

Ingred Name:ISOPROPANOL
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
= Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:980 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:983 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH STEL:1230 MG/M3;500 PPM

Ingred Name:METHANOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
= Wt:4.5
OSHA PEL:260 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL:328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, NERVES, KIDNEYS.
    COMPONENTS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, HEADACHE,
    DIZZINESS, AND/OR FROWSINESS.  CHRONIC: NAUSEA, BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THIS MIXTURE
    ARE LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC, OSHA OR NTP.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. GET MED ICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF
    SWALLOWED, IF   CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING
    IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY CALL A
    PHYSICIAN OR POISON CON TROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED. KEEP PE RSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL AID.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=12.8C, 55.F
Autoignition Temp:=385.C, 725.F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    WATER SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTAINER AND SURFACE COOLING ONLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING. ABSORB
    MATERIAL WITH SUIT ABLE ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. STORE
    IN AREA SUITABLE FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:NONE KNOWN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
    ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Vapor Density:> 1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF HEAT OR IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON (COX).
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ETHANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 7660 MG/KG, IHL-RAT
    LC50: 20000 PPM/10H. ISOPROPANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 5045 MG/KG, SKN-RBT
    LD50: 12800 MG/KG. METHANOL: ORL-RAT LD50: 5628 MG/KG, SKN-RBT
    LD50: 15800 MG/KG, IHL-RAT	LC50: 64000 PPM/4H.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS:  ETHANOL, IOSPROPANOL : D001.  METHANOL:
    U154.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL,
    ISOPROPANOL, METHANOL), 3, UN1987, PG II.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: ISOPROPANOL:
    YES.  METHANOL: YES.  RCRA: METHANOL: YES.	CERCLA RQ: METHANOL:
    5000 POUNDS. HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312 REPORTING:
    ACUTE, CHRONIC, FIRE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.

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