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158 ETHYLALCOHOL
ETHYL ALCOHOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Alcohol; Cologne spirit; Denatured alcohol; Ethanol;
Fermentation alcohol; Grain alcohol; Spirit; Spirits of wine; Chemical Fomla: C,H,OH.
Obsewable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Mild, pleasant; Like wine or whiskey. (Denatured alcohol may be unpleasant).
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 ‘C and I am. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
46.07; Boiling Point at I am.: 172.9, 78.3, 351.5; Freezing Point: -173, -114, 159; Critical
Temperature: 469.6,243.1,516.3; Critical Pressure: 926,63.0,6.38; Specific Gravity: 0.790 at 20°C
(liquid); Vapor (Gas) Density: 1.6; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.128; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: 360, 200, 8.37; Heat of Combustion: -11,570, 6,425, -268.8; Heat of Decomposition:
Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: All-purpose canister;
safety goggles. Avoid contact with liquid and irritation of vapors; Symptoms Following Exposure:
Irritation of eyes, nose and throat. Headache and drowsiness may occur. Liquid causes intoxication;
General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: if breathing is affected, remove victim to the fresh
air; call physician; administer oxygen. Speed is of primary importance. EYES OR SKIN flush with
water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): 1000 ppm; Short-Term Exposure Limits: 5000
ppm for 15 min.; Taxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1; LD,, 5 to 15 g/kg; Lote Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas)
Zm‘tant Characteristics: Vapors cause a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in
high concentrations. The effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Initant Characteristics: No appreciable
hazard. Practically harmless to the skin; Odor Threshold 10 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (&g. F): 55 CC; 64 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 3.3 - 19; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray, alcohol foam; Fire Extinguishing
Agents Not To Be Used: None; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: None; Behavior in Fire: Not
pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 689; Electrical Hazard: Class I, Group D; Burning Rate: 3.9
dmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

ETHYLALUMINUM DICHLORIDE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Aluminum ethyl dichloride; EADC; Chemical Formula:
C,l%AICI,.
Obsewable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to light
amber; yellow; Odor: Not pertinent.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I5 ‘C and 1 am. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
130.0; Boiling Point at 1 &.: 381, 194,467; Freezing Point: 90, 32,305; Critical Temperature: Not
pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.227 at 35°C (liquid); Vqor (&)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specipc Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vqorizm’on: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: (est.) -5,600, -3,100, -130; Heat ofDecomposition:
Not Pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing,
preferably of aluminized glass cloth; goggles, face shield, gloves; in case of fire, all-purpose canister
or SCBA; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation of smoke from fire causes metal-fume fever (flu
like symptoms); acid fumes irritate nose and throat. Contact with liquid ( which is not spontaneously
flammable) causes severe burns of eyes and skin; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION:
only fumes from fire need be considered; metal-fume fever is not critical and lasts less then 36 hrs;
irritation of nose and throat by acid vapors may require treatment by a physician. EYES: flush gently
with water for 15 min.; treat burns if fire occurred; get medical attention. SKIN: wash with water; treat
burns caused by fire; get medical attention; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): No data;
Short-Term Exposure Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion: Data not available; Lute Toxicity:
Metal-fume fever may develop after breathing smoke from fire; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Chamcteristics: