CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- ETHANOL,70%,86-1263 -- 6850-00D006769 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHANOL,70%,86-1263
MSDS Date:12/30/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D006769
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:910-584-0381/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 66.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9596

Ingred Name:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE  (HEXONE) (SARA 313)
    (CERCLA)/DENATURANT
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/75 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)/DENATURANT
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.8%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 7,060 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:CNS, EYE, SKIN,
    RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- INHALE:MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
    DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF THROAT. ORAL:CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING. EYES:IRRITATION & EYE DAMAGE . SKIN:DEFATTING &
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC-DRYNESS OF SKIN, DERMATITIS & ALCOHOLISM MAY
    OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, EYE DAMAGE, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
    LACK OF CONCENTRATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    DISEASES OF THE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS
    MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE
    EXPOSURES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER.
    ORAL:DO  NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP
    HEAD BELOW HIPS. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:55.6F,13.1C
Lower Limits:3.3%
Upper Limits:19%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM. COOL
    FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
    CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. RECOVER IF POSSIBLE. PICK UP SPILL
    WITH NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND, VERMICULITE. GROUND ALL
    HANDLING EQUIPMENTS. PRE VENT LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS OR
    WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
    FROM HEAT, FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES & INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
    KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID INGESTION.
Other Precautions:WARNING! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. EMPTY CONTAINER RETAINS
    RESIDUE. FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID
    EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKIN G. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NONE NEEDED. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC FILTER IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER, WASHING FACILITIES,
    LAB COAT OR UNIFORM
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:<1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, FRUITY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME AND OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE
    MAY BE FORMED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOER (TSD)
    TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

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