QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION -- 1100 ETHYL ALCOHOL, USP 190 PROOF -- 6810-00-823-8002 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1100 ETHYL ALCOHOL, USP 190 PROOF
MSDS Date:03/10/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-823-8002
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-530-6917
Emergency Phone Num:713-479-2873/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:HSE
CAGE:78918
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249
Country:US
Phone:713-479-2873/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:78918

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 92.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9495

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 7.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:FUCHSINBASIC,RED DYE
CAS:3248-93-9
RTECS #:ZE9705000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL, RAT LD50=7060MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:EXPO >1000PPM
    HEAD,DROWS,LASSITUDE,LOSS OF APPETITE,INABILITY TO CONCEN,THROAT
    IRRIT. INGEST:EFFECTS DEPEND ON AMT/RATE OF CONSUMPTION.SHORT
    TERM:DRUNK,CNS DEPRESS,NAU,VOMIT,DIARR,LIVER DMG,DEAT H.LONG
    TERM:LOSS OF APPETITE,WT LOSS,NERVOUSNESS,MEMORY LOSS,MENTAL
    RETARDATION. EYE:IRRIT. SKIN:IRRIT,DEFATTING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:IARC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
    DRINKING ALCOHOLIC BEV & CANCER OF ORAL
    CAVITY,PHARYNX,LARYNX,ESOPHAGUS,LIVER.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, LASSITUDE, LOSS OF
    APPETITE, INABILITY OF CONCENTRATE, THROAT/EYE/SKIN IRRIT, SKIN
    DEFATTING, CNS DEPRESS, WT LOSS, NERVOUSNESS, MEMORY LOSS, MENTAL
    RETARDATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSC/ABLE TO SWALLOW HAVE VICTIM DRINK WATER TO
    DILUTE.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC/HAVING
    CONVULSIONS.INDUCE VOMIT ONLY IF ADVISED BY DR/POIS CNTRL CNTR.CALL
    DR/POIS CNTRL CNTR	IMMED. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAMIN CLOTH. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF COOL WATER FOR
    @LEAST 15MINS.DO NOT PERMIT TO RUB EYES.GET MED ATTN IMMED.
    INHAL:IMMED MOVE (SUPPL)

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=15.6C, 60.F
Autoignition Temp:=362.8C, 685.F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, "ALCOHOL RESISTANT" FOAM, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:APPLY WATERSPRAY TO ABSORB SOME HEAT/COOL
    FIRE-EXPO CNTNRS.IF LEAK/SPILL NOT IGN USE WATERSPRAY TO DISPERSE
    VAP/PROT PERSONNEL/DIL TO NONFLAMM.WEAR FULL (SUPPL)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ETHANOL VAP HEAVIER THAN IAR & MAY TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGN & FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DEVELOPE/IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE SPILL
    RESPONSE PLAN.AVOID UNCONTROLLED RELEASES.WEAR RESP/PROT CLOTH.TURN
    OFF/REMOVE ALL IGN SOURCES.CONTAIN/TRANSFER TO SECURE CNTNRS.COLECT
    W/ABSORBENT MEDIA.USER SH OULD DETERMINE IF RELEASE IS REPORTABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CNTNR FRM PHY
    DMG.DETACHED/OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFER.INSIDE IAW NFPA 30 APPROVED
    FLAMM LIQ STORAGE RM/CABINET&SP.REMOVE ALL IGN SOURCES.SPRINKLER
Other Precautions:PROD USE W/O PRIOR PAYMENT OF APPLICABLE EXCISE TAX
    STRICTLY CONTROLLED BY REGS PROMULGATED/ENFORCED BY BUREAU OF
    ATF,DEPT OF TREASURY;TITLE 27 CODE OF FED REGS.ELECTRICAL
    INSTALLATIONS IAW ART 501 NA T ELECT CODE.BOND WHEN TRANSF.INDUST
    USE

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENGINEERING CNTRLS NOT FEASIBLE/SUFFICIENT
    TO ACHIEVE FULL CONFORMANCE W/ACCEPTABLE CRITERIA USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESP PROT EQPMT.RESP SHOULD BE SELECTED BASED ON FORM &
    CONCEN OF CONTAMINANT  IN AIR & IAW OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:ENGIN CNTRL SHOULD BE USED WHENEVER FEASIBLE TO MAINTAIN
    CONCEN BEL ACCEPTABLE EXPO CRITERIA INCLUDING NOT LIMITED(SUPP)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES ANSI STD Z87.1,CHEM GOGG
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IMPERVIOUS TO PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMIN CLOTH BEF REUSE.SMOKING
    PROHIBITED IN STORAGE AREAS.NOT INTENDED/PREMITTED FOR DRINK BEV
    PURPOSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
B&MELT PT/VAP PRESS/VAP DEN/AUTO IGN/FLAMM LIMITS FOR PURE ETHYL
    ALCOHOL. FIREFIGHT:TURN OUT GEAR(FULL BUNKER GEAR),SCBA IN +PRESS
    MODE W/FULL EYE PROT/FCPC IF EXPO TO SMOKE/FUME/HAZ DECOM PROD.
    1STAI D:TO FRESH AIR.STOP BREATH GIVE ART RESP:MOUTH-TO-MOUTH.GET
    MED ATTN IMMED. VENTI:TO ENCLSRS,LOC VENTI,DIL VENTI.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=78.3C, 173.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-113.9C, -173.F
Vapor Pres:44.6 @68F
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.8158 @60F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/ACETYL CHLORIDE OR OTHER OXIDIZING AGENTS MAY RESULT IN
    VIOLENT REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.HOWEVER
    AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES & ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE & CARBON DIOXIDE CAN
    FORM UPON COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL RECOVERED MATL SHOULD BE
    PACKAGED/LABELED/TRASNP/DISPOSE OF/RECLAIM IAW APPLICABLE LAWS/REGS
    & IN CONFORMANCE W/GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES.RECLAIM WHERE
    POSSIBLE.CNTNR HAZ WHEN EMPTIED;OBSERVE ALL  PRECAUTIONS.

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