Acid Alcohol

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Acid Alcohol

Other Names

Acidified Alcohol water mixture; Acid Alcohol 0.5% / 70%.

Product Number(s)

AACDL-1L

CAS Number

-

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Danger

Hazard Statement(s)

• H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor
• H290 May be corrosive to metals
• H315 Causes skin irritation
• H318 Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
• P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.
• P242 Use non-sparking tools.
• P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
• P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian
• P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P370+P378 In case of fire: Use agents recommended in Section 5 of SDS for extinction
• P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.
• P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P406 Store in a corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Vapours may irritate the respiratory tract and mucous membranes and may cause headache, dizziness and nausea.

Ingestion

Ingestion may cause gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and CNS depression.

Eyes

Causes serious eye damage.

Skin

Causes skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if breathing problems develop.

Skin Contact

In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Eye Contact

• If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush eye continuously with running water.
• Continue flushing until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre (e.g. phone Australia 13 11 26; New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.

Other Information

• Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation leading to headache, dizziness and confusion.
• Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation, itchiness and redness.
• Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation, stinging, tearing and blurred vision. Ingestion: May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up and stomach pain.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

• Suitable extinguishing media
• Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
• Small fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.
• If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
• FLAMMABLE: These products have a low flash point - Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames at ambient temperatures.
• Vapours will form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours will travel to source of ignition and flash back. Fire may produce irritating,
• poisonous and/or corrosive gases. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. Many vapours are
• heavier than air and will collect in low or confined areas (drains, basements, tanks). Vapours from run-off may create an explosion
• hazard.
• -----
• Ethanol: Carbon oxides

Large Fire

Large fire: Use foam, fog or water spray - Do not use water jets.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear appropriate respiratory protection and protective clothing. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation. Extinguish all sources of ignition. Avoid sparks and open flames. No smoking.

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flame) within at least 50m - All equipment used in handling the product must be earthed. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if safe to do so - Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. Vapour-suppressing foam may be used to control vapours. Absorb spill with earth, sand or other non-combustible material - Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it in loosely-covered metal or plastic containers for later disposal. Water spray may be used to knock down or divert vapour clouds.
• SEEK EXPERT ADVICE ON HANDLING AND DISPOSAL.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Corrosive liquid. Attacks skin and eyes. Causes burns. Avoid breathing in vapours, mist or fumes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection when mixing and using. Use in designated areas with adequate ventilation. Keep containers tightly closed. Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when using this product, that is, always wash hands after handling, and before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet facilities. Avoid exposure. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood

Conditions for safe storage

• Refer Australian Standard AS 1940 - 1993 'The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids'.
• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapour below occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

• The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection as appropriate. Must comply with Australian
• Standards AS 1337 and be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336.

Skin protection

• Clean impervious clothing should be worn. Clothing for protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
• Hand Protection: Normally not required but if in doubt ensure hand protection should complies with AS 2161, Occupational protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance.

Body protection

Suitable protective workwear, e.g. cotton overalls buttoned at neck and wrist is recommended. Chemical resistant apron is recommended where large quantities are handled.

Respiratory protection

If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure then an approved respirator with a replaceable vapor/ mist filter should be used. Refer to relevant regulations for further information concerning respiratory protective requirements. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/ NZS 1715, Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory Protective Devices, in rder to make any necessary changes for individual circumstances.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless volitile liquid

Odour

Characteristic alcohol odour.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C: 59 hPa

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

82 °C

Melting Point

-41 °C

Solubility

Soluble in water.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

12 °C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 2.8 Vol %
• Upper: 18.2 Vol %

Ignition Temperature

Not applicable.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Avoid contact with formalin (Formaldehyde gas) fumes, as the formation of Bis-Chloro-Methyl-Ether (BCME) is a serious risk.

Conditions to avoid

Heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition and build-up of static electricity..

Incompatible materials

• xidising agents, peroxides, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, alkali metals and ammonia.
• -----
• Ethanol: Alkali metals, Oxidizing agents, Peroxides
• Hazardous decomposition products
• May liberate toxic fumes in fire producing carbon monoxide and or carbon dioxide.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• ngestion: May cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, gastric irritation and CNS depression.
• Inhalation: Irritating to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Risk of absorption. May cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and possible CNS effects.

Eye contact

May cause irritation and watering. High concentrations of vapours may cause irritation.

Skin contact

May cause skin irritation, itchiness and redness.

Ingestion

May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up and stomach pain.

Inhalation

May cause respiratory irritation leading to headache, dizziness and confusion.

Toxicity and irritation

• LD₅₀/LC₅₀ Values Relevant for Classification:
• 64-17-5 Ethanol
• Oral LD₅₀ 7060 mg/kg (rat)
• Inhalation LC₅₀/4 h 20000 mg/l (rat)
• 7647-01-0 Hydrochloric acid
• Oral LD₅₀ 900 mg/kg (rabbit)

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN1170

Proper shipping name

ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION).

Transport hazard class

3 F

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

144

Additional information

• Limited Quantities: 1 L Packagings & IBCs - Packing Instruction: P001, IBC02
• Packagings & IBCs - Special Packing Provisions: No information available Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Instructions: T4
• Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Special Provisions: TP1

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

5

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

9 November 2021

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.