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                   DENATURED ALCOHOL (SDA) 3A
National Stock Number                    6810005774889
CAGE Code                                78918
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              9808
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        U.S.INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS CO.,DIV 
P.O. Box                                 429550
Street                                   11500 NORTH LAKE DRIVE
City                                     CINCINNATI
State                                    OH
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 45249-1619
Emergency Phone                          714-864-2310
Information Phone                        714-864-2310

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       C.A.EISENHARD
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               11JUL88
Date of Technical Review                 18AUG88
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC 
Vendor #1 CAGE                           60777
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BFFWT


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-E-760
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE III
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F2-F3
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID
Boiling Point                            173F/78C
Vapor Pressure                           45
Vapor Density                            1.59
Specific Gravity                         0.7938
Evaporation Rate                         2.6 (BUTYL ACET=1)
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              55
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    3.3
Upper Explosion Limit                    19
Extinguishing Media                      DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         CAN USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS & DILUTE SPILLS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FIREFIGHTERS SHD WEAR SELF-CONTD BREATH APPART IN POS PRESSURE MODE W/FULL FACEPIECE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            ACETYL CHLORIDE,OXIDIZING AGENTS
Materials to Avoid                       ACETYL CHLORIDE,OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         POSSIBLE CARBON MONOXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
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,RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT;HEADACHE,DROWSINESS,CNS DEPRESSION,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA. CHRONIC:BLINDNESS DUE TO METHYL ALCOHOL,PO
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHAL-HEADACHE,DROWS. SKIN & EYE-IRRIT,DEFATTING. INGEST-CAN CAUSE DEPRESS OF CENTRAL NERV SYS,NAUSA
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE WORSEN 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INGEST-IF CONSC,GIVE MILK/WATER TO DILUTE;IMMED GET MED ATTN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMI


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       WEAR PROTECT CLOTH & RESPIR PROTECT. TRANSFER TO SECURE CONTNRS.OR USE ABSORB MEDIA. DETERMINE IF REPORTABLE SPILL. DEVELOP SPILL RESPONSE PLAN 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW APPLICABLE LAWS & REGS OR RECLAMATION 
Other Precautions                        PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. ELECTRICAL INSTALL SHOULD BE IAW ARTICLE 501 OF NATL ELECTRICAL CODE. AUTO SPRINKLER SHOULD BE PROVIDED 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NIOSH APPRD RESPIR PROTECT EQUIP
Ventilation                              LOCAL OR MECHANICAL TO KEEP VAPOR CONC BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          O-E-760,TYPE III
Disposal Code                            O


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


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


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS Number                               64175
NIOSH Number                             KQ6300000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  95.2
OSHA PEL                                 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                1000 PPM
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)
CAS Number                               67561
NIOSH Number                             PC1400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  4.8
OSHA PEL                                 2000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                200 PPM
Recommended Limit                        N/R