Decon Labs

Ethanol Decon 140 proof SDS

Safety Data Sheet for Decon Labs Ethanol Decon 140 proof, revised 2024-12-31.

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Hazards

• H302 Harmful if swallowed
• H320 Causes eye irritation
• H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Protective equipment

• Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where splashing is possible. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this material.
• Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier).
• To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
• If exposure may or does exceed occupational exposure limits, use a NIOSH approved respirator to prevent overexposure, either an atmosphere-supplying respirator or an air-purifying respirator for organ
• Where splashing is possible, full chemically resistant protective clothing (e.g., acid suit) and boots are required.

First aid

• Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get medical attention, if irritation occurs or persists.
• Skin: Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention, if irritation develops or persists.
• Swallowed: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs. Get medical attention.
• Breathing it in: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Seek immediate medical attention.

Fire

Use alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical, or CO2; water may be ineffective but can be applied as a spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Do not enter confined fire space without full bunker gear, including a positive pressure NIOSH approved SCBA.

Spills

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Clean-up personnel require protective clothing and respiratory protection from vapors. Only specially trained or qualified personnel should handle the emergency.

Summary taken from the SDS and checked by IDSDS. The full SDS is the official document.