QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORP -- DENATURED ALCOHOL -- 6810-00-201-0906 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DENATURED ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:03/28/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-0906
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORP
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DR
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249-1642
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-530-6500
Emergency Phone Num:513-530-6500
Preparer's Name:C.A. EISENHARD
CAGE:78918
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION
Address:11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
Box:429550
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45249
Country:US
Phone:713-479-2873/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:78918

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 95.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 4.8%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-FOR PURE
    ETHANOL.INHALATION:EXPOSURE TO OVER 1000 PPM MAY CAUSE
    HEADACHE,DROWSINESS & IRRITATION OF THROAT.INGESTION:CAN CAUSE
    DEPRESSION OF CNS,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.METHANOL MAY CAUSE BLIND
    NESS OR DEATH.EYE:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION & DEFATTING.CHRONIC-NOT GIVEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE (CARCINOGEN/BLOOD).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT GIVEN.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.SWALLOWED:IF
    CONSCIOUS,DRINK WATER/MILK TO DILUTE.INDUCE VOMITING IF ADVISED BY
    PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER.INHALED:IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE CPR IF N ECESSARY.EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OFCOOL
    WATER.FLUSH EYE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:60.0F,15.6C
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL-TYPE FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL. WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE WITH A FULL FACEPIECE.USE
    WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS OR DISPERSE THE VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SMOKE, FUMES AND HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.WEAR
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.CONTAIN
    SPILLED MATERIAL.TRANSFER TO SECURE CONTAINERS.WHERE
    NECESSARY,COLLECT USING ABSORBENT MEDIA.T HE USER SHOULD DETERMINE
    IF SPILL IS REPORTABLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORING OUTSIDE IS
    PREFERRED.INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN A NFPA APPROVED FLAMMABLE
    LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM/CABINET.
Other Precautions:FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.CONTAINS 4.8%
    METHANOL.ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS,HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION &
    EXPLOSIVE.BOND & GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.NEVER
    USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY.CONTAINERS HAZA RDOUS WHEN EMPTY.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY.  USE
    NIOSH-APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPOR IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR
    REGULATIONS PERTAINING  TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AS NECESSARY TO MEET TWA LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
POISON - DANGER! CONTAINS METHANOL; MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
    SWALLOWED.

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:173F,78C
Vapor Pres:44.6
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.794
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AND COLORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS AND ACETYL CHLORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL RECOVERED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PACKED,
    LABELED, TRANSPORTED AND DISPOSED OR RECLAIMED IN CONFORMANCE WITH
    APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH GOOD
    ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

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