Safety data sheet
According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
MERCK
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue No.: 100971
Product name: Ethanol 96% extra pure DAB

Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck Ltd.
9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: (662) 308 - 0218

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2. Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
Ethyl alcohol

CAS-No.: 64-17-5 EC-Index-No.: 603-002-00-5
Molar mass: 46.07 EINECS-No.: 200-578-6
Molecular formula: C2H5OH

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3. Hazards identification
Highly flammable.

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4. First aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open.
After swallowing: Drink plenty of water. Induce vomiting. No emetics. No animal charcoal. No milk. Summon doctor if necessary.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water, CO2, foam, powder.

Special risks:
Combustible. Vapours heavier than air. Formation of explosible mixtures possible with air. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging.

Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
When large amounts of substance are released, work only with self-enclosed respirators and suitable chemical- resistant protective clothing.

Other information:
Cool container with spray water from a save distance.

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6. Accidental release measures
Person-related precautionary measures:
Do not inhale vapours/aerosols.

Procedures for cleaning / absorption:
Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Rinse away remainder with water.

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7. Handling and storage
Handling:
No further requirements.

Storage:
Tightly closed. In a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition and heat. At +15°C to +25°C.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Specific control parameter
MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.)
Ethanol 1000 ml/m3 or 1900 mg/m3

Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds
Eye protection: required
Hand protection: required
Industrial hygiene: Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

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9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: characteristic
pH value not available
Viscosity dynamic (20 °C) 1.2 mPa*s
Melting temperature -117 °C
Boiling temperature 78 °C
Ignition temperature 425 °C
Flash point 12 °C
Explosion limits lower 3.5 Vol%
upper 15 Vol%
Vapour pressure (20 °C) ~ 59 mbar
Density (20 °C) 0.81 g/cm3
Solubility in water (20 °C) soluble

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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to be avoided
Strong heating. Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state.

Substances to be avoided
alkali metals , alkaline earth metals , alkali oxides , strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products
no information available

Further information
inflammable

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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 7060 mg/kg

Subacute to chronic toxicity
An embryotoxic effect need not be feared when the threshold limit value is observed.

Further toxicological information
After inhalation of vapours: slight mucosal irritations Risk of absorption.
After eye contact: Slight irritations.
After swallowing of large amounts: nausea and vomiting

Systemic effects: euphoria
After absorption of large quantities: dizziness , inebriation , narcosis , respiratory paralysis

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12. Ecological information
Biologic degradation:
Biodegradable.

Ecotoxic effects:
Fish toxicity: fish LC50: > 10000 mg/l
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia EC0: > 7800 mg/l
Bacterial toxicity: Ps.pudita EC0: > 6500 mg/l
Algeal toxicity: Sc.quadricauda EC0: > 5000 mg/l ; M.aeruginosa EC0: > 1450 mg/l

When used properly, no impairments in the function of waste- water-treatment plants are to be expected.

Further ecologic data:
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.

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13. Disposal considerations
Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany)
GGVS/GGVE class: 3 Number and letter: 3b
ADR/RID class: 3 Number and letter: 3b
Name of material: 1170 ETHANOL(ETHYLALKOHOL)

River transport ADN/ADNR
not examined

Sea transport IMDG
IMDG class: 3.2 UN-No.: 1170 Packaging group: II
Ems: 3-06 MFAG: 305
Correct technical name: ETHANOL

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 3 UN/ID-No.: 1170 Packaging group: II
Correct technical name: ETHANOL

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

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15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol: F Highly flammable immediately and show this container or label.
R-phrases: R 11 Highly flammable.
S-phrases: S 7-16 Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
EC-No.: 200-578-6 EC label

German regulations
Water pollution class 0 (generally nonpolluting substance)

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16. Other information
Reason for alteration
See chapter 8 Specific control parameter.
General update.

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