Ethanol 200 Proof – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Product Name: Ethanol, 200 Proof
Type: Ethyl Alcohol (Absolute Ethanol)
Supplier: Midwest Renewable Energy
Address: 27532 West Highway 30, Sutherland, NE 69165
Phone: +1-308-386-2468
Fax: +1-402-884-8776
Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC +1-800-424-9300 (USA) | +1-703-527-3887 (International)
GHS Classification: Flammable Liquid – Category 2; Eye Irritation – Category 2A; Skin Irritation – Category 3; STOT SE – Category 2; Acute Toxicity (Oral) – Category 5
Signal Word: Danger
NFPA Ratings: Health (2), Flammability (3), Reactivity (0)

Hazard Statements:
- H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H303: May be harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements:
- Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking.
- Use explosion-proof equipment and non-sparking tools.
- Take precautions against static discharge.
- Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection.
- Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool and protect from sunlight.
- Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
California Prop 65: Contains ethyl alcohol; listed for exposure through alcoholic beverages only.

Eyes: Rinse with running water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses and continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention immediately.
Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically. Monitor for respiratory or CNS effects.

Flash Point: 13 °C (55 °F) – Closed Cup
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 363 °C (685 °F)
Flammable Limits: 3.3–19.0% (v/v)
Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO₂), or water spray.
Combustibility: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; invisible flames possible in daylight. Vapors may travel and ignite at distant sources.
Protective Gear: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Hazardous Decomposition: May form carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes, and ketones.

Component: Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5)
Exposure Limits:
- ACGIH TWA: 1000 ppm
- NIOSH REL: 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³)
- OSHA PEL: 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³)

Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Avoid heat, sparks, flames, and incompatible substances.
Incompatible with strong oxidizers, acids, alkali metals, ammonia, hydrazine, peroxides, and calcium hypochlorite.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Decomposition may produce carbon oxides and toxic vapors.

Acute Oral Toxicity: LD₅₀ (rat) 7060 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicity: LC₅₀ (rat, 10h) 20,000 ppm
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause dryness or irritation.
Chronic Effects: May cause liver and CNS effects with repeated exposure.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, OSHA, NTP, or ACGIH.
Reproductive Toxicity: Ethanol is a known human reproductive toxin through ingestion.
Aquatic Toxicity: LC₅₀ (fish, 96h) 11,200 mg/L; EC₅₀ (bacteria, 5 min) 34,900 mg/L.
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable; low potential for bioaccumulation.

UN Number: 1170
Proper Shipping Name: Ethanol
Hazard Class: 3 – Flammable Liquid
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
Disposal: Dispose of contents and container per federal, state, and local regulations. Avoid release to environment.