ETHANOL

UN Number: 1170 - CAS Number: 64-17-5

Also known as: ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL, AETHANOL, ALCOHOL, ALGRAIN, ANHYDOL, COLOGNE SPIRIT, Anhydrous Ethanol, Ethanol Denatured, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethyl Hydrate, Ethyl Hydroxide, Fermentation Alcohol, Grain Alcohol, 1-Hydroxyethane, Methyl Carbinol, Ethyl Alcohol Anhydrous, Absolute Ethanol, Alcohol, Anhydrous, Denaturated Ethanol, Ethanol
Information on chemical

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External resources

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Description

UN number 1170
CAS number 64-17-5
Formula C2H6O

Physical chemical data

Physical State (20°C) Liquid
Physical State (25°C) Liquid
Density (kg/m3)
790 [Kg/m³] at a temperature of 20°C
Kinematic viscosity (cSt)
1.51 [cSt] at a temperature of 20°C
1.36 [cSt] at a temperature of 25°C
Molar mass (g/mol) 46.07
Density of gas (kg/m3) 2.064
Solubility (g/L)
790000 [g/L] at a temperature of 20°C and salinity of 0‰
790000 [g/L] at a temperature of 25°C and salinity of 0‰
Boiling Point (°C) 78.5
Melting Point (°C) -81
Critical molar volume (m³/mol) 0.000168
Critical temperature (°C) 514
Critical pressure (Pa) 6137000
Surface tension (mN/m)
22.4 [mN/m] at a temperature of 20°C
21.97 [mN/m] at a temperature of 25°C
Vapour Pressure (Pa)
5875 [Pa] at a temperature of 20°C
7906 [Pa] at a temperature of 25°C
Ignition Temperature (°C) 425
Flash Point (°C) 19
Flash Point (Pensky-Martens closed cup) (°C) 13
Lower explosivity limit (LEL) (volume %) 3.3
Upper explosivity limit (UEL) (volume %) 19
Vapor enthalpy (J/Kg)
794009 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 78.3°C
918602 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 25°C
Combus enthalpy (J/Kg) 26800000
Specific heat capacity (J/(Kg·K)) 2437.6
Combustion efficiency (%) 99
Mass flow rate of the combustion surface (Kg/(m²·s)) 0.03
Rad fraction (%) 40
Henry's constant (mol/(m³·Pa)) 0.5

Behaviour at sea

Log kow -0.32
Log koc 1.27
Aqueous photolysis (Half-life) Not photolysable
Biodegradation in estuary environment (Half-life) (days) Not hydrolysable
Biodegradation in marine environment (Half-life) (days) 10
Bioconcentration factor (BCF) 3.16

Additional data

Colour colourless
Odour alcohol odour
MARPOL pollution category
Category Description
Z Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a minor hazard to either marine resources or human health and therefore justify less stringent restrictions on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

Transportation data

Package group II/III
Cargo group 20
State liquid
Temperature (°C) ambient
Pressure (Pa) ambient
Family name alcohols, glycols
IMO class 3.2/3.3

Reactivity data

Abilities Miscible in water.
Acid(s) Yes
Base(s) Yes
Static electricity Yes
Oxidizing agents Yes
Organic substance Yes

GESAMP Hazard profile

Bioaccumulation in logPow (A1A) 0 - e <1, or > ca.7, or Mol. Wt. > 1000
Bioaccumulation (A1) 0 - No potential to bioaccumulate
Biodegradation (A2) R - Readily biodegradable
Acute aquatic toxicity (B1) (LC/EC/IC50 (mg/l)) 0 - Non-toxic
Acute mammalian toxicity by swallowing (C1) (LD50 (mg/kg)) 0 - Negligible
Acute mammalian toxicity by skin penetration (C2) (LD50 (mg/kg)) 0 - Negligible
Acute mammalian toxicity by inhalation (C3) (LC50 (mg/l)) 0 - Negligible
Skin irritation/corrosivity (D1) 1 - Mildly irritating
Eye irritation/corrosivity (D2) 2 - Irritating
Interference with coastal amenities (E2) D - Dissolver
Effects on wildlife and bottom habitats (E3) 2 - Is a persistent floater; and/or is moderately acutely toxic; and/or is irritating to skin and/or eyes; and/or has long-term health effects other than carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or reprotoxicity; and/or is highly flammable; and/or is flammable and is a floater with evaporative properties

Human toxicity threshold

Flammable Harmful
IDHL 3300
Hazard statements
Physical
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Health
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
TLV-TWA 1000
TEEL-1 (mg/m3) 3000 ppm
TEEL-2 (mg/m3) 3300 ppm
TEEL-3 (mg/m3) 3300 ppm

Ecotoxicity

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on algae (mg/l) 1000
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on crustacean (mg/l) 695
Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on fishes (mg/l) 11200
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on algae (mg/l) 280
Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on crustacean (mg/l) 9.6
Assessment factor (AF)
500 on the Short term
500 on the Long term
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) (µg/l)
1390 [µg/l] on the Short term
19.2 [µg/l] on the Long term
Incident reports

Incident reports

No incident reports available

Emergency Response Guidebook

Emergency Response Guidebook

Guide number: 127

See the guide or download the emergency response guidebook

At sea emergency guide

At sea emergency guide

Emergency schedule: 3-06

• 1 CLASS 3.1
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BELOW -18°C Closed Cup., NOT COVERED BY OTHER SCHEDULES; MISCIBLE WITH WATER*
• 2 CLASS 3.2
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BETWEEN -18°C AND 23°C Closed Cup., NOT COVERED BY OTHER SCHEDULES; MISCIBLE WITH WATER*
• 3 CLASS 3.3
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BETWEEN 23°C AND 61°C Closed Cup., NOT COVERED BY OTHER SCHEDULES; MISCIBLE WITH WATER*

* Includes substances which are partially miscible with water and substances immiscible but reacting with water for which the use of foam may be ineffective.

Emergency procedures

Action

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools).

Spillage on deck

Wash spillage overboard with copious quantities of water.

Spillage under deck

Provide adequate ventilation. Collect spillage, where practicable, using absorbent material, for safe disposal.

Fire on deck

Use water spray or dry chemical. Do NOT use water jet or foam. If possible remove receptacles likely to be involved or keep them cool with copious quantities of water.

Fire under deck

Batten down; use ship's fixed fire-fighting installation. Otherwise adopt action as for "On deck".

Special equipment to be carried

Protective gloves and boots.
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Spray nozzles.

Remarks by UN no.

• ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER ACETATE (UN No. 1172)
• ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER ACETATE (UN No. 1189)
Self-contained breathing apparatus not necessary - use goggles for eye protection.

• NITROGLYCERIN SOLUTION IN ALCOHOL (UN No. 1204), with not more than 1%
of nitroglycerin.
Water may separate the nitroglycerin from the spillage; this nitroglycerin becomes very sensitive to shock and heat. If spillage under deck, keep it under water and seek advice for safe disposal from the shipper.

• NITROMETHANE (UN No. 1261)
In fire, explosion hazard.

• 2-ETHYLBUTANOL (UN No. 2275)
• AMYL BUTYRATES (UN No. 2620)
Self-contained breathing apparatus not necessary - use goggles for eye protection.

• NITROGLYCERIN SOLUTION IN ALCOHOL (UN No. 3064), with more than 1% but
not more than 5% nitroglycerin.
Water may separate the nitroglycerin from the spillage; this nitroglycerin becomes very sensitive to shock and heat. If spillage under deck, keep it under water and seek advice for safe disposal from the shipper.

Decision trees

Decision trees

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