Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   PURE 190 PROOF ETHYL ALCOHOL
National Stock Number                    6810002646507
CAGE Code                                61305
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              681
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        AAPER ALCOHOL & CHEMICAL CO
P.O. Box                                 339
Street                                   11 ISAAC SHELBY DRIVE
City                                     SHELBYVILLE
State                                    KY
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 40065-8814
Emergency Phone                          502-633-0650
Information Phone                        502-633-0650

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01JAN87
Date of Technical Review                 03OCT90
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDQLQ


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-E-51454
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE I,GRADE B
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3-F2
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          WATER WHITE,MILD ALCOHOLIC ODOR
Boiling Point                            173F,79C
Melting Point                            -173F,-114C
Vapor Pressure                           44.6
Vapor Density                            1.59
Specific Gravity                         0.8158
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         5.9 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              60
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    3.3
Upper Explosion Limit                    19.0
Extinguishing Media                      WATER,ALCOHOLFOAM,CO*2,OR DRY CHEMICAL
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           SMOKE,FUMES AND HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Materials to Avoid                       OXIDIZERS SUCH AS ACETYL CHLORIDE,NITRIC ACID AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO*2 OR CO
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       HEALTH HAZARD TO CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/R
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES:IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION,DEFATTING. INHALATION:HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,LASSITUDE,LOSS OF APPETITE,INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE,THROAT IRRITATION. INGESTION:DEPR
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE NOTED 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED,SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION:DRINK WATER OR MILK IF CONSCICIOUS 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE.ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER,AND COVER 
Waste Disposal Method                    KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE AWAY FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS;KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES;USE GOOD VENTILATION AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID EYES AND SKIN CONTACT 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT 
Ventilation                              MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NONE 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.8
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         814.9041


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ETHYL ALCOHOL
CAS Number                               64175
NIOSH Number                             KQ6300000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  92.5
OSHA PEL                                 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                1000PPM
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  7.5
OSHA PEL                                 N/R
ACGIH TLV                                N/R
Recommended Limit                        N/R