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                   SDA-3A,190 PROOF DENATURED ALCOHOL
National Stock Number                    6810005437415
CAGE Code                                1F942
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              112683
HAZ Code                                 D


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        U.S. INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS CO DIV OF NAT DIST&CHEM
P.O. Box                                 218
Street                                   RT 2
City                                     TUSCOLA
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 61953-9802
Emergency Phone                          217-253-3311
Information Phone                        217-253-3311

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       R.J. SPOMER
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               08JUL85
Date of Technical Review                 08DEC88
Active Indicator                         Y
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/R
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BFDQB


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-E-760
Specification Type/Grade/Class           GRADE III
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3-F2
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR & COLORLESS
Boiling Point                            173F/78C
Melting Point                            -173F
Vapor Pressure                           44.6
Vapor Density                            1.59
Specific Gravity                         0.815
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              60
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    3.3
Upper Explosion Limit                    19.0
Extinguishing Media                      DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,FOAM 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN ENCLOSED AREA 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY GE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXTREME HEAT 
Materials to Avoid                       ACETYL CHLORIDE,OXIDIZING AGENTS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO GAS CAN FORM ON INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NONE NOTED 
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


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,SKIN AND RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT.INGESTION:MAY BE LETHAL OR BLINDNESS,HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,CNS DEPRESSION,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA. CHRONIC:DEFAT OR DERMATITIS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/R
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE WORSEN 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER;USE MOISTURIZING CREAM. INGESTION:CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CENTER IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FIRE LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES AND KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR/ORGANIC VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV 
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES 
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EYE-WASH FACILITIES 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY,CONTAINS METHYL ALCOHOL-TOXIC 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           POISONOUS; MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION 


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


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.3111
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         756.32


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS Number                               64175
NIOSH Number                             KQ6300000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  88.1
OSHA PEL                                 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                1000 PPM; 9192
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS Number                               67561
NIOSH Number                             PC1400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  4.7
OSHA PEL                                 S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV                                S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          WATER
CAS Number                               7732185
NIOSH Number                             ZC0110000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  7.2
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        N/R