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ENGINEERING CONTROLS
- Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below exposure standards.
- Combination particulate/gas respirator, Class A, (Organic vapour).
- Vapour heavier than air – prevent concentration in hollows or sumps.
- DO NOT enter confined spaces where vapour may have collected. Keep containers in well ventilated area.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
- The following personal protective equipment should be worn.
- Safety glasses, goggles or face shield as appropriate.
- Rubber boots.
- PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves.
- Do not smoke.
- Remove any naked lights or strong heat sources.
FLAMMABILITY
- Flammable liquid. May form explosive mixture with air. Keep away from heat, sparks or naked flames. Heating may cause explosion. Avoid all ignition sources.
- Flameproof equipment necessary.
- Earth nearby equipment and transfer equipment.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
- Store in a cool place.
- Store in well ventilated area.
- Store away from oxidising agents.
- Store away from strong acids.
- Keep containers closed at all times.
- Keep containers securely sealed and protected against physical damage.
- Do not store in pits or basements where vapours may become entrapped.
- Store away from heat or ignition. Not to be loaded with Class 1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6*, 7 (* where Flammable liquid is nitromethane).
PACKAGING AND LABELLING
As required by the ADG Code and the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
- Shut off all possible sources of ignition.
- Contain using sand and earth – prevent runoff into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand, sawdust, vermiculite).
- Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal. Wash away residues with water.
- Refer to appropriate State Waste Disposal Authority.
CORRECT SHIPPING NAME
- INDUSTRIAL METHYLATED SPIRITS
- OTHER NAMES
- Alcohol Denatured Alcohol
- Ethanol Denatured Metho
CAS NUMBER
64-17-5
FORMULA
Essentially Ethyl Alcohol, C2H50H
USES
Solvent, household cleaning agent, antiseptic, fuel.
APPEARANCE
Clear liquid, colourless to pale green colour, distinctive odour, water miscible.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
- Specific Gravity (20 C) : 0.8
- Rel Vap Density : Not app
- Vapour Pressure (20 C): 58.1 mbar
- Flash Point (C): 13 degrees C %
- Volatile by volume: 100%
- Melting Point : -117.3 degrees C
- Boiling Point : 78.3 degrees C
- Viscosity : Not app
- Decomposition Point (C) : Not available
- Evaporation Rate : (n-Butyl acetate = 100) 253