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                   ETHYL ALCOHOL, ABSOLUTE, A.C.S., 200 PROOF
National Stock Number                    6810002423645
CAGE Code                                61305
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              184654
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        AAPER ALCOHOL & CHEMICAL COMPANY
P.O. Box                                 339
Street                                   11 ISAAC SHELBY DRIVE
City                                     SHELBYVILLE,KENTUCKY
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               01NOV98
Date of Technical Review                 07AUG89
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-C-265B
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR AND COLORLESS LIQUID
Boiling Point                            173F/78.3C
Melting Point                            -173F/-78.3
Vapor Pressure                           44.6MMHG
Vapor Density                            1.59
Specific Gravity                         0.794
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           N
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    3.3
Upper Explosion Limit                    19.0
Extinguishing Media                      CO*2,FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR VAPORS ANDSCBA IN CONFINED AREA 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY BE A POTENTIAL FOR SMOKE OR FUMES OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            ACETYL CHLORIDE AND A WIDE RANGE OF OXIDIZING AGENTS MAY REACT VIOLENTLY
Materials to Avoid                       NR
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NR
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


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       ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN;HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,DEFATTING OF SKIN. CHRONIC:NARCOSIS,LIVER DAMAGE,CNS DEPRESSION 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION:HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,IRRITATION OF THROAT,LOSS OF APPETITE. INGESTION:DEPRESSION OF CNS,NAUSE,VOMITING DIARRHEA. EYES:IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION & DEFATTING OF SKIN ON PROLONGED CONTACT 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:CONTAIN FREE LIQUID IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER;USE SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE 
Other Precautions                        ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS,CHEMICALS CAPABLE OF SPONTANEOUS HEATING ETC 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPOR/MIST IF ABOVE TLV 
Ventilation                              PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
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)         6.622
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         793.5728


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             1
Ingredient Name                          ETHYL ALCOHOL
CAS Number                               64175
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                1000 PPM