Alkaline Alcohol, 10% NH4OH in 85.5% Alcohol

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Alkaline Alcohol, 10% NH4OH in 85.5% Alcohol

Other Names

10% NH4OH in 85.5% Alcohol, Alkaline Alcohol (w/Ammonium Hydroxide)

Product Number(s)

10380, EMS10380

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:
• ammonia (>2.5-≤10 %)
• Methyl Alcohol (>2.5-≤10 %)
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instruction before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
• Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Do not breathe dusts or mists.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/Doctor.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• General information:
• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

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

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.

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

• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
• 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).
• Use neutralising agent.
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.

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.
• 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

Ammonia-like

pH

8

Vapour Pressure

59hPa

Density

0.80945 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Boiling Point

78°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

16.6°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 3.5 Vol%
• Upper: 15 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

425°C

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Organic solvents: 85.5 %
• Water: 4.5 %
• VOC (EC) 85.50 %
• Solids content: 0.0 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Contact with water releases flammable gases.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

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

Eye contact

• Causes severe eye damage.
• Strong caustic effect.
• Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

• Causes severe skin burns.
• Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.

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 Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• STOT-single exposure May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
• 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

Toxic for fish.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
• Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
• Toxic for aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.

UN Number

UN2924

Proper shipping name

• UN proper shipping name
• ADG 2924 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), METHANOL)
• IMDG FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (ETHANOL ( E T H Y L A L C O H O L ) , M E T H A N O L ) , M A R I N E
• POLLUTANT
• IATA FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHANOL)

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids Label 3

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

• Yes (DOT)
• Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Warning: flammable liquids.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category: A

Additional information

• Transport/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 2924 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), METHANOL), 3, II

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• 1336-21-6 ammonia S5, S6
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

19 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
• Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases - Category 1: Substances and mixtures which in contact with
• water emit flammable gases - Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1B: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1B
• Eye damage/irritation - Category 1: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2

References

EMS SDS Alkaline Alcohol (w/Ammonium Hydroxide) 16.01.2025 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/10380.pdf