CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- REAGENT ALCOHOL  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:REAGENT ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/25/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-451-0150
Emergency Phone Num:708-451-0150
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:38987-50
Preparer's Name:R. M. CARLSON
CAGE:CENC1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
Box:City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Phone:708-451-0150
CAGE:CENC1

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
= Wt:90.25
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9495

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
= Wt:4.75
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 95
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
= Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:980 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:983 MG/M3;400 PPM
ACGIH STEL:1230 MG/M3;500 PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC DUE TO DENATURANTS. ACUTE:
    IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN, LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND GI TRACT.
    CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE, BLINDNESS,
    PANCREATITIS, NERVE DISORDERS.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, HEADACHE, NARCOSIS, DIZZINESS, VISION
    DIFFICULTIES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE,
    RESPIRATORY, OR KIDNEY/LIVER FUNCTIONS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP
    OR MILD DETERGENT & WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION 
    IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS. EYE: WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER  FOR @LEAST 15MINS LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.  INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,  GIVE ARTIFICIAL 
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFF ICULT,  GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.	INGEST: IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY
    GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PER SON. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=13.C, 55.4F
Autoignition Temp:=422.C, 791.6F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF FIRE WEAR FULL PROTIVE CLOTHING &
    NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPCE
    OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. WATER MAY
    BE USED TO DILUTE  SPILLS TO A NON-FLAMMABLE MEXTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE! ABOVE FLASHPOINT, VAPOR-AIR
    MIXTURES ARE EXPPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE. VAPORS
    CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT SOURCES AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. REMOVE ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. CLEANUP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE  CLOTHING
    & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM VAPOR. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE ABSORBED
    ON PAPER TOWELS & EVAP ORATE IN FUME HOOD. ALLOW FOR FUMES TO CLEAR
    IGNITE PAPER IN A SUITABLE LOCATION AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS. CONTAIN & RECOVER LIQUID WHEN POSSIBLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL WELL VENTILATED
    LOCATION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. FOR LABORATORY
    USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD, OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH
    OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC CARTRIDGE OR SELF-CONTAINED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL) VENTILATIONS: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:=78.C, 172.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<-113.7C, -173.F
Vapor Pres:50 @25C
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1.4
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, ETHYL ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, SILVER SALTS, HALOGEN HALIDES, ALKALI METALS, METAL
    HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAN BE LIQUID INCINERATED IN RCRA APPROVED
    COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE, DRY SAND, EARTH OR
    SIMILAR MATERIAL. SCOOP UP WITH NON-SPARK TOOLS. PLACE IN CLOSED
    CONTAINERS & DISPOSE IN A  RCRA APPROVED FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO
    SEWER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO F
    EDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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