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ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)†
| CAS # | 64-17-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₂H₆O |
| Synonyms |
ethanol; alcohol; ETOH; methyl carbinol; ethyl hydrate; grain alcohol |
| Physical description | Clear, colorless liquid with a weak, ethereal, vinous odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 173°F | Molecular weight | 46.1 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -173°F | Vapor pressure | 44 mmHg |
| Flash point | 55°F | Vapor density | 1.59 |
| Specific gravity | 0.79 | Ionization potential | 10.47 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 3.3% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 19% |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1060 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | OVSG-2 |
| Sampler/Sampling media | 2 Anasorb 747 sampling tubes (6 mm glass tubes, the front tube contains 400 and the back 200 mg of sorbent) connected in series [SKC 226-82], tube holder [SKC 222-3L-1], Type D cover [SKC 224-29D] |
| Sampling time* |
240 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
12 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.05 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA 5001 (fully validated) |
| Notes |
Separate and seal each tube after sampling. |
| Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media |
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| Bulk Method |
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| Device | Detector tube | Detector tube | Detector tube | CMS Chip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model/Type | Dräger - Alcohol 25/a, 8101631 | Gastec 112 | Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-104SA | Ethanol, 100-2500 ppm range |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
10 strokes; approx 10-2000 ppm range; uncertainty approx 41% | 0.5-2 strokes; 0.004-7.5% range; uncertainty 25% for 0.05-0.5%, 16% for 0.5-2.5% | 1 stroke; approx 0.02-5% range |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
1000 ppm [2008] |
PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
3300 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A3 |
Notes:
10% of LEL |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
1800 ppm/3300 ppm/-- |
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Ethanol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Ethyl alcohol Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 06/14/2023