What protective equipment is recommended for ethanol?

Eye/face protection: Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

What hazard category is ethanol?

t. Oxidizing Properties

What is the MSDS of ethanol?

May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.

What is the proper shipping name for ethanol?

Ethyl alcohol
UN 1101 to UN 1200

Can you drink 100% ethanol?

What happens if you drink pure ethanol? Drinking extremely high alcohol content liquor can be potentially dangerous. Pure ethanol is roughly twice as strong as a typical spirit like vodka. So even a small amount will have the effects of a large amount of liquor.

What is difference between ethyl alcohol and ethanol?

Ethyl alcohol and ethanol are two terms used to name the same chemical compound. The only difference between ethyl alcohol and ethanol is that ethyl alcohol is the common name given for the compound C2H5OH whereas ethanol is the IUPAC name given for the ethyl alcohol.

Is ethanol toxic to humans?

While ethanol is consumed when drinking alcoholic beverages, consuming ethanol alone can cause coma and death. Ethanol may also be a carcinogenic; studies are still being done to determine this. However, ethanol is a toxic chemical and should be treated and handled as such, whether at work or in the home.

Is 100% ethanol toxic?

While ethanol is consumed when drinking alcoholic beverages, consuming ethanol alone can cause coma and death. However, ethanol is a toxic chemical and should be treated and handled as such, whether at work or in the home.

Is 5% ethanol flammable?

Ethanol is a flammable colorless liquid; a polar solvent that is completely miscible in water. The flash point for pure ethanol is 55°F, and for denatured ethanol it is much lower (-5°F). Ethanol is still considered a flammable liquid in solutions as dilute as 20%, with a flash point of 97°F.

Is ethanol pure alcohol?

Because ethanol is a very pure form of alcohol, its consumption and use in foods is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Is vodka an ethanol?

Toxicology and toxicokinetics. Distilled spirits (whisky, gin, vodka) usually contain 40–50% ethanol; wines contain 10–12% ethanol and beer ranges from 2–6% ethanol, while standard lager contains about 4% ethanol.