Alkaline Alcohol, 0.2% KOH in 80% Alcohol

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Alkaline Alcohol, 0.2% KOH in 80% Alcohol

Other Names

0.2% KOH in 80% Alcohol

Product Number(s)

10382, EMS10382

CAS Number

Not available

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

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• Ethyl Alcohol, denatured
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Store protective clothing separately.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

• Protective gloves
• The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
• Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
• Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
• Material of gloves
• The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
• Penetration time of glove material
• The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Wear protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

in case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Clear liquid

Odour

Alcohol-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

Not determined

Density

0.83408g/cm³

Boiling Point

78°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

13°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Highly flammable.

Ignition Temperature

425 °C

Formula

Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol
• Oral LD50 7,060 mg/kg (rat)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 20,000 mg/l (rat)

Eye contact

Causes serious eye irritation.

Skin contact

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Toxicity and irritation

• Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Carcinogenicity May cause cancer.
• . Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• STOT-single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1170

Proper shipping name

• ADG 1170 ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
• IMDG ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
• IATA ETHANOL

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids. Label 3

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Danger code (Kemler): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category: A

Additional information

• ADG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• Transport category 2
• Tunnel restriction code D/E
• IMDG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• UN "Model Regulation": UN 1170 ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), 3, II

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

1310-58-3 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE S5, S6, S10

Other Information

• Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation.
• Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
• A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

20 March 2026

Comments

• Abbreviations and acronyms:
• ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
• IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
• IATA: International Air Transport Association
• EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
• ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
• VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
• LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
• LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
• PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
• SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
• vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
• Flammable liquids - Category 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
• Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
• Carcinogenicity - Category 1A: Carcinogenicity - Category 1A

References

EMS SDS 0.2% KOH in 80% Alcohol 16/01/2025 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/10382.pdf.