SAFETY DATA SHEET
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
Product Number(s):
10380, EMS10380
CAS Number:
Not available
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Water-react. 1 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Water-react. 1 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Ethyl alcohol
ammonia
Methyl Alcohol
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 cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Ethyl alcohol
ammonia
Methyl Alcohol
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 cancer.
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.
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
Not available.
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
In case of fire: Use CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder for extinction.
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Ethyl alcohol
64-17-5
>50-≤100%
Not Available
ammonia
1336-21-6
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage
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
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Ethyl alcohol
1000ppm
1880 mg/m³
Methyl Alcohol
200ppm
262mg/m³
250ppm
328mg/m³
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.
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
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeably and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. 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
Not determined
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%
Upper: 15 Vol%
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
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
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
Oral LD50 5628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 5628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
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
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Corrosive
Irritant
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.
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
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
UN Number
UN2924
Proper shipping name
2924 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), METHANOL)
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Yes (DOT)
Symbol (fish and tree)
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
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: A
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
1336-21-6 ammonia S5, S6
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 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
14 March 2023
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.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.