Ethanol: Safety Data Sheet
Ethanol: Safety Data Sheet
Ethanol
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SDS-number : 000000020236
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the : Laboratory chemicals
Substance/Mixture
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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3.1. Substance
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Not applicable
3.2. Mixture
CAS-No.
Index-No.
Classification
Chemical name REACH Registration Concentration Remarks
1272/2008
Number
EC-No.
methanol 67-56-1 Flam. Liq. 2; H225 >= 3 % - < 10 % 1*
603-001-00-X Acute Tox. 3; H331
01-2119433307-44 Acute Tox. 3; H311
200-659-6 Acute Tox. 3; H301
STOT SE 1; H370
ethanol; ethyl alcohol 64-17-5 Flam. Liq. 2; H225 >= 50 % - <= 100 1*
603-002-00-5 Eye Irrit. 2; H319 %
01-2119457610-43
200-578-6
Remaining components of this product are non-hazardous and/or are present at concentrations below
reportable limits.
General advice:
First aider needs to protect himself. Move out of dangerous area. Take off all contaminated clothing
immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation develops or
persists.
Eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Protect unharmed eye. Call a physician
immediately.
Ingestion:
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When swallowed, allow water to be drunk. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Call a physician immediately.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No data available
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. :
Heating will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and subsequent explosion
Burns with colourless flame.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Keep people away from and upwind of
spill/leak.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. The product evaporates readily.
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Hygiene measures:
Keep working clothes separately. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
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DNEL/ PNEC-Values
End-
Component Exposure duration Value Exposure routes Remarks
use/impact
ethanol; ethyl alcohol Workers / 1900 Inhalation
Acute local mg/m3
effects
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Environmental compartment /
Component Remarks
Value
Assessment factor:
methanol Fresh water: 20,8 mg/l
10
Assessment factor:
methanol Marine water: 2,08 mg/l
100
Assessment factor:
methanol Soil: 100 mg/kg
100
Hand protection:
Glove material: butyl-rubber
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Eye protection:
Safety goggles
Handle in accordance with local environmental regulations and good industrial practices.
Form : liquid
Colour : colourless
Odour : characteristic
Flash point : 14 °C
Method: closed cup
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pH : Not applicable
10.1. Reactivity
None known.
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None known.
Skin irritation:
Species: Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 404
Information refers to the main component.
Eye irritation:
Species: Rabbit
Result: Moderate eye irritation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 405
Information refers to the main component.
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Reproductive toxicity:
Species: Rat
Developmental Toxicity: NOAEL: 5.200 mg/kg bw/d
Remarks: Information refers to the main component.
Aspiration hazard:
No data available
Other information:
Solvent removes skin oil from the skin.
Solvent vapours have a narcotic effect if inhaled in high concentrations.
Poisoning affects the central nervous system.
12.1. Toxicity
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Toxicity to fish:
LC50
Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)
Value: 14.200 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Information refers to the main component.
NOEC
semi-static test
Species: Danio rerio (zebra fish)
Value: 250 mg/l
Exposure time: 120 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 212
Information refers to the main component.
EC50
Growth rate
Species: Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae)
Value: 675 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Information refers to the main component.
EC50
Biomass
Species: Lemna gibba (gibbous duckweed)
Value: 5.967 mg/l
Exposure time: 7 d
Information refers to the main component.
NOEC
Biomass
Species: Lemna gibba (gibbous duckweed)
Value: 5.967 mg/l
Exposure time: 7 d
Information refers to the main component.
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static test
Species: Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea)
Value: 5.012 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Information refers to the main component.
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No data available
Product:
Dispose according to legal requirements.
Packaging:
Legal requirements are to be considered in regard of reuse or disposal of used packaging materials
Further information:
Provisions relating to waste:
EC Directive 2006/12/EC; 2008/98/EEC
Regulation No. 1013/2006
ADR/RID
UN Number : 1987
Description of the goods : ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(ETHANOL, METHANOL)
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Classification Code : F1
Hazard Identification : 33
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Number
ADR/RID-Labels : 3
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special Provision 640D
IATA
UN Number : 1987
Description of the goods : Alcohols, n.o.s.
(Ethanol, Methanol)
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Hazard Labels : 3
IMDG
UN Number : 1987
Description of the goods : ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(ETHANOL, METHANOL)
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Hazard Labels : 3
EmS Number : F-E, S-D
Marine pollutant : no
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
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Berlin : 030/19240
Bonn : 0228/19240
Erfurt : 0361/730730
Freiburg : 0761/19240
Germany
Göttingen : 0551/19240
Homburg : 06841/19240
Mainz : 06131/19240
Munich : 089/19240
Latvia +37167042473
Canada. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Domestic Substances List (DSL)
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
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Philippines. The Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
Further information
All directives and regulations refer to amended versions.
Vertical lines in the left hand margin indicate a relevant amendment from the previous version.
Abbreviations:
EC European Community
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service
DNEL Derived no effect level
PNEC Predicted no effect level
vPvB Very persistent and very biaccumulative substance
PBT Persistent, bioaccmulative und toxic substance
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
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material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user.
This information should not constitute a guarantee for any specific product properties.
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