Safety Data Sheet

Ethanol 50%, (v/v)

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Ethanol 50%, (v/v)

Synonyms/Generic Names: Ethyl Alcohol, grain alcohol, EtOH

Product Number: 8589

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use

Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Hazards: Flammable liquid, Target organ effect, Irritant, Carcinogen

Target Organs: Nerves, Liver, Heart

Signal Words: Danger

Pictograms

GHS Classification:

Flammable liquids Category 4

Skin irritation Category 2
Eye irritation Category 2B
Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure- respiratory system Category 3

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements:
P210 Keep away from heat. No smoking.

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 P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261 Avoid breathing vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed

NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings

Health 2 Health 2
Flammability 3 Fire 3
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available Personal Not Available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
Ethyl Alcohol 42-45 64-17-5 200-578-6 C2H5OH 46.07 g/mol

Water Balance 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H2O 18.00 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention.

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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable (and unsuitable) Flammable liquid. Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray
extinguishing media when fighting fires involving this material. Cool containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for firefighters clothing, including eye protection and boots. Material can react violently
with water (spattering and misting) and react with metals to produce
flammable hydrogen gas.
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (carbon oxides) under fire conditions. (See also
the chemical Stability and Reactivity section). Vapors can travel to a source of
ignition and flash back. Containers may explode in a fire. Cool
containers from a distance using water spray. SENSITIVE TO STATIC
DISCHARGE.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Absorb neutralized spill with vermiculite or other inert absorbent material,
containment and cleaning up then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly
with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and
cleanup materials in accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Use with adequate ventilation and grounding. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in
use.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in tightly closed, original containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Store between 55-100°F for
product stability. Do not store with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, peroxides, aldehydes, halogens,
ammonia, acid anhydrides or alkali metals.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure controls: Ventilation and appropriate grounding of containers.

Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity

Ethyl Alcohol 1000 ppm REL NIOSH
3
1900 mg/m
1000 ppm PEL OSHA
3
1900 mg/m
1000 ppm STEL ACGIH
3
1880 mg/m
TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work.
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit

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STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes.
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels
CEIL: Ceiling

Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses of goggles.

Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat.
Other Not Available

Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Clear, colorless liquid

Odor Mild alcohol
Odor threshold Not Available
pH Not Available
Melting point/freezing point -144°C (-227.2°F)
Initial boiling point and boiling range 78°C (172.4°F) to 80°C (174°F)
Flash point 24°C (75°F): Closed cup
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable liquid
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit 3.3-19%
Vapor pressure (@ 20°C) 44.6 mmHg
Vapor density (air=1) 1.6
Relative density Not Available
Solubility (ies) Completely soluble in water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Keep away from heat, flame and sparks.
Incompatible Materials Alkali metals, Ammonia, Oxidizing agents, peroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Ethanol
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory LC50 Inhalation – rat – 10 h – 20000 ppm
Ingestion LD50 Oral – rat – 7,060 mg/kg

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Carcinogenicity
IARC No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans (ethanol).
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure

Skin Irritation, drying of skin.
Eyes Irritation, redness, watering of eyes.
Respiratory Irritation, coughing, dizziness, drowsiness.
Ingestion Irritation, nausea, vomiting.

Chronic Toxicity Not Available

Teratogenicity Not Available
Mutagenicity Not Available
Embryotoxicity Not Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization Not Available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Ethanol
Aquatic Vertebrate LC50 (96 hours): 13,000 mg/L Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow Trout)
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available

Persistence and Degradability Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential Will not accumulate
Mobility in Soil Not Available
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Product or Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Residues local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before
disposing of waste product or residue.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.

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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT UN1170, Ethanol solution, 3, pg II

TDG UN1170, ETHANOL SOLUTION, 3, pg II
IMDG UN1170, ETHANOL SOLUTION, 3, pg II
Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO UN1170, Ethanol solution, 3, pg II

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Ethyl Alcohol (in alcoholic beverages)
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 Acute Health Hazard
SARA 312 Acute Health Hazard
SARA 313 Listed: Ethyl Alcohol
WHMIS Canada Class B-2: Flammable and combustible liquid- Flammable liquid

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Revision 1 08-02-2011

Revision 2 10/21/2015

Revision 3 02/06/2017

Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (“Columbus”) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all
inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus
has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current
information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal,
state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.

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