DATE: 04/05/83
Denatured Ethyl Alcohol
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY IDENTITY:		Cumberland Products, Inc.
COMPANY ADDRESS:		50 Commerce Parkway
		Hodgenville, KY 42748
COMPANY PHONE:		1-800-223-1918
CHEMTREC PHONE:		1-800-424-9300
PRODUCT NAME:		TECSOL A Special Industrial Solvent, 95%
SYNONYM:		Denatured Ethyl Alcohol
FORMULA:		Mixture
SECTION 2. PRODUCT AND COMPONENT HAZARD DATA
A.	COMPONENTS		Approx. Percent	TLV**	CAS Reg. No.
	*Ethanol		80	1000 ppm	64-17-5
	*Isopropanol		9	400 ppm	67-63-0
	*Methanol		4	200 ppm	67-56-1
	*Methyl Isobutyl Ketone		1	50 ppm	108-10-1
*Principal hazardous components
** See Section VI-A for additional information on exposure levels.
B. PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS
	WARNING!	FLAMMABLE
		MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED
		MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
		CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
	Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.
	Avoid breathing vapor.
	Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
	Keep container closed.
	Use with adequate ventilation.
	Wash thoroughly after handling.
	If taken internally will cause serious consequences to health, or possibly death.
POISON
	Call a physician.
FIRST AID
	If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
	If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
	In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
IN CASE OF FIRE
	Use water spray, dry chemical, “alcohol” foam, or CO2. Water may be ineffective in fighting the fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
IN CASE OF SPILL
	Eliminate all ignition sources. Flush spill area with water spray. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, and streams.
	Since emptied packages retain product residue, follow label warnings even after package is emptied.
SECTION 3. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor:			Clear liquid, alcohol odor
Boiling Point:			Approx. 78 C (approx. 172 F)
Specific Gravity (H2O) = 1):			0.801 at 15.6 C
Vapor Pressure:			100 mm Hg at 35 C (95 F)
Percent Volatile by Volume:			> 99
Vapor Density (Air = 1):			1.47
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1):			1.7
Solubility in Water:			Complete
SECTION 4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT:			16 C (60 F)	Method Used: TCC
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:			424 C (795 F)	Method Used: ASTM D-2155
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:			LEL 3.74% at 93 C	UEL 27.0% at 93 C
EXTINGUISHING AGENT:			Water Spray, Dry Chemical, CO2, “Alcohol” Foam
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
	Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Water may be ineffective for fire fighting. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
	Flammable liquid (see Section 8). Vapors are heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
SECTION 5. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
	Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY
	Oxidizing materials can cause a vigorous reaction.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
	As with any other organic material, combustion will produce carbon dioxide and probably carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
	Will not occur.
SECTION 6. TOXICITY AND HEALTH
A.	EXPOSURE LIMITS
			Exposure Limits for Hazardous Components (in ppm)
			ACGIH, 1982		OSHA
Component			TLV TWA TLV STEL	Skin Notation	PEL TWA
Ethanol			1000 -----	No	1000
Isopropanol			400 500	No	400
Methanol			200 250	Yes	200
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone			50 75	No	100
	NIOSH industrial hygiene analytical methods are available. (1)
B. EXPOSURE EFFECTS
GENERAL
	Prolonged exposure to excessive concentrations of ethanol may result in irritation of mucous membranes, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, and narcosis. Methanol is also narcotic in effect and its effects are cumulative. Overexposure to methanol can result in acidosis and visual disturbances which may progress to permanent loss of vision. (2)
INHALATION
	May be harmful if inhaled.
EYES
	Liquid or vapor may cause irritation.
SKIN
	May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
INGESTION
	May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.
C. FIRST AID
	POISON! GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION
	Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
EYES
	Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove from airborne exposure, treat symptomatically, and get medical attention if symptoms persist.
SKIN
	Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminating clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
INGESTION
	If conscious, induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
D. ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA
	Toxicity data for the major product components are as follows:
			Ethanol
	Test		Species	Result	Toxicity Classification (3)
	Acute oral LD50		Rat	6.2 to 17.8 g/kg (2)	Practically nontoxic
	Acute oral LD50		Mouse	8.3 to 9.5 g/kg (2)	Practically nontoxic
	Acute oral LD50		Guinea pig	5.6 g/kg (2)	Practically nontoxic
	Acute oral LD50		Rabbit	9.9 g/kg (2)	Practically nontoxic
	Dermal LD50		Rabbit	>9.4 mL/kg (4)
	Inhalation LC50		Rat	ca. 16,000 ppm/8 h (2)
	Skin irritation		Rabbit	Slight (4)
	Repeated skin application		Rat	Slight (2)
	Eye irritation		Rabbit	Moderate (2)
Inhalation of excessive levels of ethanol vapors for short durations can produce the following acute effects in experimental animals: mucous membrane irritation, excitation, ataxia, narcosis, drowsiness, prostration, twitching, general paralysis, dyspnea, and even death from respiratory failure. (2)
Rats given 10.2 g/kg/day of ethanol in their drinking water for 12 weeks showed a decrease in weight gain and fatty livers. Rats fed diets containing 33% ethanol for up to 14 weeks showed fatty liver change. A monkey fed a diet containing 40% ethanol for 3 months showed an excessive level of triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids in the serum and liver, as well as increased levels of triglycerides and cholesterol esters in the heart. Rabbits exposed to air saturated with ethanol vapors for up to 365 days showed cirrhosis of the liver. Rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, monkeys, and dogs exposed to airborne concentrations of 86 mg/m3 of ethanol continuously for 90 days showed no change in clinical behavior, mortality, hematology, gross pathology, or histopathology. (2)
			Isopropanol
	Test		Species	Result
	Acute oral LD50		Rat	5.8 g/kg (2)
	Acute oral LD50		Rabbit	7.9 g/kg (2)
	Acute oral LD50		Dog	6.2 g/kg (2)
	Inhalation LC50		Rat	12,000 ppm/8 h (2)
	Dermal LD50		Rabbit	16.4 mL/kg (4)
	Skin irritation		Rabbit	Slight (4)
	Repeated skin application		Rabbit	No exacerbation (4)
	Eye irritation		Rabbit	Slight to moderate (5)
			Methanol
	Test		Species	Result
	Acute oral LD50		Rat	6200 mg/kg (2)
	Acute oral LD50		Rabbit	14,400 mg/kg (2)
	Dermal LD50		Rabbit	20 mL/kg (2)
	Inhalation LC50		Rat	>22,500 ppm/8 h (2)
	Skin irritation		---	Slight (2)
	Eye irritation		Rabbit	Slight (5)
NOTE: Methanol is toxic by oral ingestion, skin absorption, and inhalation and can produce degeneration of the central nervous system, atrophy of the optic nerve, and liver and kidney damage.
SECTION 7. PERSONAL PROTECTION AND CONTROLS
A. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
	An appropriate NIOSH-approved respirator for organic vapor should be worn if needed.
B. VENTILATION
	General: Recommend at least ten air changes per hour for good general room ventilation. Local Exhaust: If needed to control vapor. See Section 6-A for detailed information on exposure limits.
C. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION
	Safety glasses should be worn in any type of industrial operation. Protective gloves should be worn.
D. OTHER CONTROL MEASURES
	A safety shower, an eye bath, and washing facilities should be available. Wash thoroughly after handling.
SECTION 8. SPECIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Material is classified as a Flammable Liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Since emptied packages retain product residue, follow label warnings even after package is emptied.
SECTION 9. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PRACTICES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Eliminate all ignition sources. Small spills may be collected with absorbent materials. For large spills, flush area with water spray. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, or streams.
Waste Disposal Method: Mix with compatible chemical which is less combustible and incinerate. Observe all federal, state, and local laws concerning health and environment.
SECTION 10. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS DATA
This solvent mixture has not been tested for environmental effects. However, some laboratory test data and published data are available for the major components of this solvent mixture, and these data have been used to provide the following estimate of environmental impact: (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
This solvent mixture is expected to have a high biological oxygen demand, ant it is expected to cause significant oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. It is expected to have a low potential to affect aquatic organisms and secondary waste treatment microorganisms. This solvent mixture is readily biodegradable and is not likely to bioconcentrate. If diluted with a large amount of water, a moderate quantity of this solvent released directly or indirectly into the environment is not expected to have a significant impact.
SECTION 11. TRANSPORTATION
DOT Hazard Classification: Flammable Liquid
Hazardous component(s): See Section 2A.
Flashpoint: Section 4
SECTION 12. REFERENCES
Unless noted, toxicity results are from unpublished data, Health, Safety, and Human Factors Laboratory, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, New York.
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The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers.