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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

CAS 64-17-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ethyl alcohol, Pure
Product Code
459828

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-17-5 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Inc.

manufacturer

3050 SPRUCE ST ST. LOUIS MO 63103 UNITED STATES

+1 314 771-5765

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

CHEMTREC

+1-703-527-3887

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2A 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/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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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

fresh air.

Skin contact

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

Eye contact

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

Ingestion

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

Combustible. Pay attention to flashback. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. 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.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

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). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

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

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.

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
liquid, colorless
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
alcohol-like
Odor Threshold
0.1 ppm
Ph
7.0 at 10 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)
Melting Point
-114 °C (-173 °F)
Boiling Point
78 °C 172 °F
Flash Point
13 °C (55 °F) - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
57.26 hPa at 19.6 °C (67.3 °F)
Vapor Density
1.6
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
0.789 g/mL at 25 °C (77 °F) 0.789 g/mL at 20 °C (68 °F)
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
27.7 % (V)
Lower Explosive Limit
3.1 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
363 - 425 °C (685 - 797 °F) at 1,013 hPa
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0.35 at 24 °C (75 °F) - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Solubility In Water
1,000 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F) - completely miscible
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
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. 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, silver with Nitric acid, silver compounds with Ammonia, potassium permanganate with conc. sulfuric acid.

Avoid

Warming.

Incompatible

No data available

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 Demand (BOD) 930 - 1,670 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.) Theoretical oxygen demand 2,100 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

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

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

SIGALD - 459828 The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada MilliporeSigma
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.

Disposal

Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Ethyl alcohol, Pure?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Ethyl alcohol, Pure?

Ethyl alcohol, Pure is a liquid appearing as liquid, colorless with colorless color. It has alcohol-like odor.

What is Ethyl alcohol, Pure used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Ethyl alcohol, Pure?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

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

What is the melting point of Ethyl alcohol, Pure?

The melting point is -114 °C (-173 °F) and the boiling point is 78 °C 172 °F.