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| Ethyl alcohol | CAS 64-17-5 | ||
| CH3CH2OH | RTECS KQ6300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Alcohol, Cologne spirit, Ethanol, EtOH, Grain alcohol |
DOT ID & Guide 1170 127 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 3300 ppm [10%LEL] | Conversion 1 ppm = 1.89 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Clear, colorless liquid with a weak, ethereal, vinous odor. |
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MW: 46.1 |
BP: 173°F |
FRZ: -173°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 44 mmHg |
IP: 10.47 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.79 |
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Fl.P: 55°F |
UEL: 19% |
LEL: 3.3% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, potassium dioxide, bromine pentafluoride, acetyl bromide, acetyl chloride, platinum, sodium |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1400; OSHA 100 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush promptly Breathing: Fresh air Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 3300 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, nose; headache, drowsiness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), narcosis; cough; liver damage; anemia; reproductive, teratogenic effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, blood, reproductive system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |