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Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP

CAS 64-17-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP
Product Code
1.00986
Chemical Name
Ethanol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-17-5 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119457610-43-XXXX

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis, Pharmaceutical production and analysis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck KGaA

manufacturer

Frankfurter Str. 250, D-64271 DARMSTADT

+49 (0)6151 72-0

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC (GB)

+(44)-870-8200418

CHEMTREC Ireland

+(353)-19014670

CHEMTREC India

001-803-017-9114

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P242 Use non-sparking tools.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
ethanol EC: 200-578-6 64-17-5 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides. Combustible. Pay attention to flashback. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature see product label.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm, Break through time: 120 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
---
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
alcohol-like
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
7,0 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
Melting Point
Melting point/freezing point: -114,0 °C at 1.013,25 hPa
Boiling Point
78,29 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash Point
13 °C - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
57,26 hPa at 19,6 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
0,79 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
27,7 % (V)
Lower Explosive Limit
3,1 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
363 - 425 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0,35 at 24 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected. n-octanol/water
Solubility In Water
1.000 g/l at 20 °C - completely miscible
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1,2 mPa.s at 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion/exothermic reaction with: hydrogen peroxide, perchlorates, perchloric acid, Nitric acid, mercury(II) nitrate, permanganic acid, Nitriles, peroxi compounds, Strong oxidizing agents, nitrosyl compounds, Peroxides, sodium, Potassium, halogen oxides, calcium hypochlorite, nitrogen dioxide, metallic oxides, uranium hexafluoride, iodides, Chlorine, Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, alkali oxides, Ethylene oxide, silver with Nitric acid, silver compounds with Ammonia, potassium permanganate with conc. sulfuric acid. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: halogen-halogen compounds, chromium(VI) oxide, chromyl chloride, Fluorine, hydrides, Oxides of phosphorus, platinum, Nitric acid with potassium permanganate.

Avoid

Warming.

Incompatible

hydrogen peroxide, perchlorates, perchloric acid, Nitric acid, mercury(II) nitrate, permanganic acid, Nitriles, peroxi compounds, Strong oxidizing agents, nitrosyl compounds, Peroxides, sodium, Potassium, halogen oxides, calcium hypochlorite, nitrogen dioxide, metallic oxides, uranium hexafluoride, iodides, Chlorine, Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, alkali oxides, Ethylene oxide, silver, silver compounds, Ammonia, potassium permanganate, conc. sulfuric acid, halogen-halogen compounds, chromium(VI) oxide, chromyl chloride, Fluorine, hydrides, Oxides of phosphorus, platinum

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 15.300 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates static test LC50 - Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea) - 5.012 mg/l - 48 h Remarks: (ECHA) Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae) - 275 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201) Toxicity to bacteria static test IC50 - activated sludge - > 1.000 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209) Toxicity to fish(Chronic toxicity) semi-static test NOEC - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - 250 mg/l - 120 h Remarks: (ECHA) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates(Chronic toxicity) semi-static test NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 9,6 mg/l - 9 d Remarks: (ECHA)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 15 d Result: ca.95 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301E) Biochemical Oxygen 930 - 1.670 mg/g Demand (BOD) Remarks: (Lit.) Theoretical oxygen 2.100 mg/g demand Remarks: (Lit.)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Due to the distribution coefficient n-octanol/water, accumulation in organisms is not expected.

Accumulation in organisms is not expected.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to be PBT or vPvB at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

Assessment: The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No interference with wastewater treatment plants are to be expected when used properly. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

No interference with wastewater treatment plants are to be expected when used properly. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

No data available

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1170
Shipping Name
ETHANOL
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP?

Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP is a liquid with colorless color. It has alcohol-like odor.

What is Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP used for?

Reagent for analysis, Pharmaceutical production and analysis

What are the hazard statements for Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

What is the melting point of Ethanol absolute EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP,JP,USP?

The melting point is Melting point/freezing point: -114,0 °C at 1.013,25 hPa and the boiling point is 78,29 °C at 1.013 hPa.