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Product Name :
ETHANOL Undenatured
Classified as hazardous

1. Identification
GHS Product ETHANOL Undenatured
Identifier
Company Name CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD (ABN 19 008 264 211)
Address 38 - 50 Bedford Street GILLMAN
SA 5013 Australia
Telephone/Fax Tel: (08) 8440-2000
Number
Emergency phone CHEMCALL 1800 127 406 (Australia) / +64-4-917-9888 (International)
number
E-mail Address www.chemsupply.com.au
Recommended use of Solvent for resins, fats, fatty acids, oils, hydrocarbons; extraction medium;
the chemical and manufacture of acetaldehyde, acetic acid, ethylene, butadiene, 2-ethyl
restrictions on use hexanol, dyes, pharmaceuticals, elastomers, detergents, cleaning preparations,
surface coatings, cosmetics, explosives, antifreeze, beverages, antiseptic,
gasohol, yeast-growth medium, octane booster in gasoline and laboratory
reagent.
Other Names Name Product Code
ETHANOL Undenatured 96% LR EL042
ETHANOL Undenatured 100% LR EL043
ETHANOL Undenatured 100% AR EA043
Ethyl alcohol
ETHANOL Undenatured 70% LR EP061
ETHANOL Undenatured 96% AR EA042
ETHANOL Undenatured 100% BP EP043
ETHANOL 95 SG Undenatured 95% EP082
ETHANOL Undenatured 70%w/w LR EL141
ETHANOL Undenatured 60% v/v LR EL146
ETHANOL Undenatured 45% v/v LR EL147
ETHANOL Undenatured 25% v/v LR EL148
ETHANOL 80% v/v LR EL156
ETHANOL Undenatured 70% AR EA061
ETHANOL Undenatured 100% AR EA171
Ethanol Undenatured 96% RG ER042
Other Information
Chem-Supply Pty Ltd does not warrant that this product is suitable for any use
or purpose. The user must ascertain the suitability of the product before use
or application intended purpose. Preliminary testing of the product before use
or application is recommended. Any reliance or purported reliance upon
Chem-Supply Pty Ltd with respect to any skill or judgement or advice in
relation to the suitability of this product of any purpose is disclaimed.
Except to the extent prohibited at law, any condition implied by any statute
as to the merchantable quality of this product or fitness for any purpose is
hereby excluded. This product is not sold by description. Where the provisions
of Part V, Division 2 of the Trade Practices Act apply, the liability of
Chem-Supply Pty Ltd is limited to the replacement of supply of equivalent
goods or payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent
goods.
2. Hazard Identification
GHS classification of Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A
the Flammable Liquids: Category 2
substance/mixture
Signal Word (s) DANGER
Hazard Statement (s) H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Pictogram (s) Flame, Exclamation mark,

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Classified as hazardous

Precautionary P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.

statement – P233 Keep container tightly closed.
Prevention P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
Precautionary P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all
statement – Response contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam for extinction.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Precautionary P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
statement – Storage
Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
statement – Disposal
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5 25-100 %
Water 7732-18-5 0-75 %
4. First-aid measures
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply
artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately, repeat until all traces of
product have been removed. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice if
effects persist.
Skin Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water immediately. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If swelling, redness,
blistering or irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Eye contact Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open. If rapid recovery does not occur, obtain medical
attention
First Aid Facilities Maintain eyewash fountain and safety shower in work area.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of
the patient.
Other Information For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg Australia 13 1126;
New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor at once.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Hazards from Oxides of carbon.
Combustion
Products
Specific Methods Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.
Large fire: Use foam, fog or water spray - Do not use water jets.
If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers
with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

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Classified as hazardous
Specific hazards HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: These products have a low flash point - Will be easily
arising from the ignited by heat, sparks or flames at ambient temperatures. Vapours will form
chemical explosive mixtures with air. Vapours will travel to source of ignition and
flash back. Fire may produce irritating, poisonous and/or corrosive gases.
Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. Many
vapours are heavier than air and will collect in low or confined areas
(drains, basements, tanks). Vapours from run-off may create an explosion
hazard.
Hazchem Code •2YE
Precautions in SCBA and structural firefighter's uniform may provide limited protection.
connection with Fire Fully-encapsulating, gas-tight suits should be worn for maximum protection.

6. Accidental release measures

Spills & Disposal ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flame) within at
least 50m - All equipment used in handling the product must be earthed. Do not
touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if safe to do so - Prevent
entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. Vapour-suppressing foam may be
used to control vapours. Absorb spill with earth, sand or other
non-combustible material - Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material
and place it in loosely-covered metal or plastic containers for later
disposal. Water spray may be used to knock down or divert vapour clouds.
SEEK EXPERT ADVICE ON HANDLING AND DISPOSAL.
Personal Precautions Evacuate the area of all non-essential personnel. Remove ignition sources
Personal Protection Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8)

7. Handling and storage

Precautions for Safe Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid
Handling prolonged or repeated exposure. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
Conditions for safe Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place Keep away from heat and other sources
storage, including of ignition. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store away from strong acids.
any incompatibilities Keep containers securely sealed and protected against physical damage. Do not
store in pits or basements where vapours may become entrapped. Do not store
in aluminium containers. Take precautionary measures against static
electricity discharges.
Storage Regulations Refer Australian Standard AS 1940-2017 'The storage and handling of flammable
and combustible liquids'.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational Name STEL TWA
exposure limit values
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm Footnote
Ethyl alcohol 1880 1000
Other Exposure These Workplace Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of
Information occupational health hazards. All atmospheric contamination should be kept to
as low a level as is workable. These workplace exposure standards should not
be used as fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of
chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
A time weighted average (TWA) has been established for Ethyl alcohol (Safe
Work Australia) of 1,880 mg/m³, (1,000 ppm). The exposure value at the TWA is
the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated
over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week.
Appropriate Maintain the concentrations values below the TWA. This may be achieved by
engineering controls process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances
at the source, or other methods.
Respiratory Where ventilation is not adequate, respiratory protection may be required.
Protection Avoid breathing vapours or mists. Select and use respirators in accordance
with AS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices and be selected in accordance
with AS 1715 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Devices. When mists or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of
the following is recommended: Approved respirator with organic vapour and
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Classified as hazardous
dust/mist filters. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure
levels.
Eye Protection The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield
protection as appropriate. Must comply with Australian Standards AS 1337 and
be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336.
Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material conforming to AS/NZS 2161: Occupational
protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance. Final choice of
appropriate glove type will vary according to individual circumstances. This
can include methods of handling, and engineering controls as determined by
appropriate risk assessments. Avoid skin contact when removing gloves from
hands, do not touch the gloves outer surface. Dispose of gloves as hazardous
waste.
Personal Protective Personal protective equipment should not solely be relied upon to control risk
Equipment and should only be used when all other reasonably practicable control measures
do not eliminate or sufficiently minimise risk. Guidance in selecting personal
protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand
or other approved standards.
Footwear Safety boots in industrial situations is advisory, foot protection should
comply with AS 2210, Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection,
care and use. Recommendation: Rubber boots.
Body Protection Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing. Clean clothing or protective
clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Clothing for protection
against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against
Hazardous Chemicals.
Hygiene Measures Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or
re-using.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form Liquid
Appearance Colourless, transparent, volatile liquid.
Odour Ethereal vinous odour.
Melting Point -117.3 °C - 100%
-114 °C - 95%
Boiling Point 78.3 °C - 100%
78 °C - 95%
Solubility in Water Miscible.
Solubility in Organic Miscible with methanol, ether, chloroform and acetone.
Solvents
Specific Gravity 0.7893 - 100%
0.8042 - 95%
0.8676 - 70%
Volatile Component 70 - 100%
Flash Point 9 °C - 100%
12.7 °C - 95%
Flammability HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat, sparks or naked flames. Use flameproof
equipment and fittings to prevent flammability risk. Electrically link and
ground metal containers for transfer of the product to prevent accumulation of
static electricity. Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent an explosive
vapour-air mixture. Vapours will travel considerable distances to sources of
ignition.
Auto-Ignition 422 °C - 95%
Temperature
Flammable Limits - 3.5% - 100%
Lower
Flammable Limits - 19% - 100%
Upper
Molecular Weight 46.08

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Product Name :
ETHANOL Undenatured
Classified as hazardous
Other Information Taste: Pungent taste.

10. Stability and reactivity

Chemical Stability Stable under normal use conditons.
Conditions to Avoid Heat, sparks, flame and build-up of static electricity.
Incompatible Oxidising agents, peroxides, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, alkali
Materials metals and ammonia.
Hazardous May liberate toxic fumes in fire producing carbon monoxide and or carbon
Decomposition dioxide.
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat): 10,470 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat): 124.7 mg/L 4 hour
Inhalation
Ingestion May cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, gastric irritation and CNS
depression.
Inhalation Irritating to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Risk of absorption.
May cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and possible CNS effects.
Skin May cause irritation. Will have a degreasing action on the skin.
Eye May cause irritation and watering. High concentrations of vapours may cause
irritation.
Respiratory Not classified based on available information.
sensitisation
Skin Sensitisation Not classified based on available information.
Germ cell Not classified based on available information.
mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity Ethanol [61-17-5] in alcoholic beverages are evaluated in the IARC Monographs
(Vol. 96) as Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans, (based on effects of drinking
alcoholic beverages).
Safe Work Australia does not classify ethanol as a carcinogen.
Reproductive Not classified based on available information.
Toxicity
STOT-single Not classified based on available information.
exposure
STOT-repeated Not classified based on available information.
exposure
Health Hazard Though it is rapidly oxidized in the body and is therefore non-cumulative,
ingestion of even moderate amounts causes lowering of inhibitions, often
succeeded by dizziness, headache, or nausea. Larger intake causes loss of
motor nerve control, shallow respiration, and in extreme cases unconsciousness
and even death. Degree of intoxication is determined by concentration of
alcohol in the brain. Of primary importance is the fact that intake of
moderate amounts together with barbiturates or similar drugs is extremely
dangerous and may even be fatal.
Chronic Effects Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause chronic dermatitis. May cause
liver and kidney disorders.
Mutagenicity No evidence of mutagenic properties.

12. Ecological information

Persistence and Readily biodegradable.
degradability Degree of elimination: 94%
Mobility log P(o/w): -0.32.

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Product Name :
ETHANOL Undenatured
Classified as hazardous
Bioaccumulative Low probability of bioaccumulation (log P(o/w) <1).
Potential Further ecologic data:
BOD5: 0.93 - 1.67 g/g (anhydrous substance);
COD: 1.99 g/g (anhydrous substance);
ThOD: 2.10 g/g (anhydrous substance).
Short Summary of No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used
Assessment of with due care and attention.
Environmental
Impact
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of
Considerations according to relevant local, state and federal government regulations.

14. Transport information

Transport Dangerous goods of Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) are incompatible in a placard
Information load with any of the following:
Class 1, Class 2.1, if both the Class 3 and Class 2.1 dangerous goods are in
bulk, Class 2.3, Class 4.2, Class 5, Class 6, if the Class 3 dangerous goods
are nitromethane, Class 7.
U.N. Number 1170
UN proper shipping ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
name
Transport hazard 3
class(es)
Hazchem Code •2YE
Packing Group II
EPG Number 3A1
IERG Number 14

15. Regulatory information

Regulatory All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with
Information Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) regulations. Not
listed under WHS Regulation 2011, Schedule 10 - Prohibited carcinogens,
restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals.
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled

16. Other Information

Literature 'Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons .', Commonwealth
References of Australia.
National Road Transport Commission, 'Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 7th. Ed.'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice fot the Preparation of Safety
Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals'.
Standards Australia, 'SAA/SNZ HB 76:2010 Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency
Response Guide', Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand.
Safe Work Australia, 'Hazardous Chemical Information System'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Safe
Work Hazardous Substances'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants
in the Occupational Environment'.
Contact Person/Point Paul McCarthy Ph. (08) 8440 2000 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
All information provided in this data sheet or by our technical
representatives is compiled from the best knowledge available to us. However,
since data, safety standards and government regulations are subject to change
and the conditions of handling and use, or misuse, are beyond our control, we
make no warranty either expressed or implied, with respect to the completeness
or accuracy to the information contained herein. Chem-Supply accepts no
responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy or for any results that may be
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Product Name :
ETHANOL Undenatured
Classified as hazardous
obtained by customers from using the data and disclaims all liability for
reliance on information provided in this data sheet or by our technical
representatives.
Empirical Formula CH3CH2OH
& Structural
Formula
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