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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous combustion products Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Protective measures in fire Firefighters exposed to combustion gases/decomposition products
should use a respiratory protective device.
Personal protection Also refer to handling in section 7 as well as personal protective
equipment in section 8.
Environmental protection Avoid release to the environment.
Spill cleanup methods Not relevant.
Usage precautions Avoid open fire, sparks, smoking or other sources of ignition. Avoid
inhalation of vapours.
Storage precautions Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well-ventilated area.
Specific use(s) Contact the supplier for additional information.
Ingredient name CAS no. Reference LT Exp 8 Hrs ST Exp 15 Min Date
ethanol 64-17-5 WEL. 1920 mg/m3
Respirators No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must
be used if the general level exceeds the recommended occupational
exposure limit. Small risk due to product form.
Protective gloves Normally not needed. For prolonged or repeated skin contact use
suitable protective gloves.
Eye protection Under normal conditions of use eye protection is not required.
Other Protection Not relevant.
Environmental exposure
controls
See section 6 and 7.
Appearance Wipe
Colour White.
Odour Slight. Alcohol.
Physical data comments Properties listed below are for liquid content. Properties below are
for ethanol.
Solubility description Soluble in water.
Vapour density (air=1) 1,59
Flash point (°C) 23
Stability Stable under the prescribed storage conditions. Liquid content
evaporates quickly when broached.
Materials to avoid May damage lacquered and painted surfaces, gaskets and rubber
materials.
Hazardous decomp. products Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Inhalation In high concentrations, vapours may irritate throat and respiratory
system and cause coughing. Ethanol: LC50 Inhalation rat 4h. 124,7
mg/l
Ingestion Not likely, due to the form of the product.