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5 Etanol Absolute PDF
5 Etanol Absolute PDF
5 Etanol Absolute PDF
2. Hazards identification
GHS Classification
Flammable liquid, Category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
EC Classification
F; R11
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Formula C₂H₅OH C₂H₆O (Hill)
CAS-No. 64-17-5
Index-No. 603-002-00-5
EC-No. 200-578-6
Molar mass 46,07 g/mol
5. Fire-fighting measures
Personal precautions
Avoid substance contact. Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Do not empty into drains. Explosive properties
Methods for cleaning up
Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up
affected area.
Storage
Further information on storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition.
Without limitations.
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Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Colour colourless
Odour alcohol-like
pH 7,0
at 10 g/l
20 °C
Flash point 12 °C
Method: c.c.
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Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Water solubility at 20 °C
completely miscible
Conditions to avoid
Warming. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Materials to avoid
Risk of explosion with:, Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapors with:
Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, alkali oxides, Strong oxidizing agents, halogen-halogen
compounds, chromyl chloride, Ethylene oxide, Fluorine, perchlorates, potassium permanganate,
sulphuric acid, perchloric acid, permanganic acid, Oxides of phosphorus, Nitric acid, nitrogen
dioxide, uranium hexafluoride, hydrogen peroxide, chromium(VI) oxide
Hazardous decomposition products
no information available
Further information
unsuitable working materials:
various plastics, rubber
Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
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Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Skin irritation
rabbit
Result: No irritation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 404
Drying-out effect resulting in rough and chapped skin. Possible damages: Dermatitis
Eye irritation
rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 405
Sensitisation
Sensitisation test (Magnusson and Kligman):
Result: negative
(IUCLID)
Genotoxicity in vitro
Ames test
Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
(National Toxicology Program)
Further information
Systemic effects:
euphoria
After absorption of large quantities:
Dizziness, inebriation, narcosis, respiratory paralysis
Further data:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Toxicity to algae
IC5
Species: Scenedesmus quadricauda (Green algae)
Dose: 5.000 mg/l
Exposure time: 7 d
(maximum permissible toxic concentration) (Lit.)
Toxicity to bacteria
EC5
Species: Pseudomonas putida
Dose: 6.500 mg/l
Exposure time: 16 h
(maximum permissible toxic concentration) (IUCLID)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability
Result: Readily biodegradable.
94 %
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301E
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
930 - 1.670 mg/g (5 d)
(Lit.)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
1.990 mg/g
(IUCLID)
Theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD)
2.100 mg/g
(Lit.)
Ratio BOD/ThBOD BOD5 74 %
(IUCLID)
Ratio COD/ThBOD 90 %
(Lit.)
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
log Pow: -0,31
Method: (experimental)
(Lit.) No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log Pow <1).
Additional ecological information
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!
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Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
ADR/RID
UN 1170 ETHANOL, 3, II
IATA
UN 1170 ETHANOL, 3, II
IMDG
UN 1170 ETHANOL, 3, II
EmS F-E S-D
The transport regulations re cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable
in Germany. Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary statements
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Signal word
Danger
Index-No. 603-002-00-5
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol(s): F Highly flammable
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Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
National legislation
Storage class VCI: 3 Flammable Liquids
Major Accident Hazard 96/82/EC Update: 2003
Legislation: Highly flammable
7b
Quantity 1: 5.000 t
Quantity 2: 50.000 t
Other regulations: Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at
work.
Regional representation: This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet for
your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with
regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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