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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Pfizer Inc
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Group
235 East 42nd Street
New York, New York 10017
1-212-573-2222
Emergency telephone number:
CHEMTREC (24 hours): 1-800-424-9300
pfizer-MSDS@pfizer.com
Contact E-Mail:
Pfizer Ltd
Ramsgate Road
Sandwich, Kent
CT13 9NJ
United Kingdom
+00 44 (0)1304 616161
Emergency telephone number:
International CHEMTREC (24 hours): +1-703-527-3887
Material Name: Alcohol 70% (Ethanol 70%) tinted
Trade Name:
Chemical Family:
Intended Use:
Not applicable
Mixture
Pharmaceutical product used as antiseptic, disinfectant
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance:
Signal Word:
Violet solution
WARNING
Statement of Hazard:
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Additional Hazard Information:
Short Term:
Long Term:
EU Indication of danger:
May cause mild skin irritation (based on animal data). Exposure to high concentrations of gas,
vapor, or mist may cause irritation.
Chronic ingestion of ethanol has been associated with an increased incidence of cancer, liver
cirrhosis, and, if ingested during pregnancy, congenital malformations.
Flammable
EU Hazard Symbols:
EU Risk Phrases:
Australian Hazard Classification
(NOHSC):
Note:
R11 - Highly flammable.
Hazardous Substance. Dangerous Goods.
This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for workplace safety, which
require the inclusion of all known hazards of the product or its ingredients regardless of the
potential risk. The precautionary statements and warnings included may not apply in all cases.
Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in your workplace.
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous
Ingredient
Crystal violet (gentian violet)
ETHANOL
CAS Number
548-62-9
64-17-5
EU EINECS/ELINCS List EU Classification
208-953-6
Xn;R22
200-578-6
F;R11
%
<1.0
60-100
Ingredient
CAS Number
7732-18-5
EU EINECS/ELINCS List EU Classification
231-791-2
Not Listed
%
*
Water
Additional Information:
* Proprietary
Ingredient(s) indicated as hazardous have been assessed under standards for workplace
safety.
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation occurs or persists, get medical attention.
Wash skin with soap and water.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Wash out mouth with water. Do not
induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air and keep patient at rest. Seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms and Effects of Exposure: For information on potential signs and symptoms of exposure, See Section 2 - Hazards
Identification and/or Section 11 - Toxicological Information.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures:
During all fire fighting activities, wear appropriate protective equipment, including selfcontained breathing apparatus.
Fire / Explosion Hazards:
Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along surfaces to
remote ignition sources and flash back.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Health and Safety Precautions:
Personnel involved in clean-up should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see
Section 8). Minimize exposure. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ventilate area using
explosion-proof equipment.
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Measures for Cleaning / Collecting:
Contain the source of spill if it is safe to do so. Collect spill with absorbent material. Clean spill
area thoroughly.
Measures for Environmental
Protections:
Place waste in an appropriately labeled, sealed container for disposal. Care should be taken to
avoid environmental release.
Additional Consideration for Large
Spills:
Non-essential personnel should be evacuated from affected area. Report emergency
situations immediately. Clean up operations should only be undertaken by trained personnel.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
General Handling:
Storage Conditions:
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. When handling, use appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and all other sources of
ignition. Releases to the environment should be avoided. Review and implement appropriate
technical and procedural waste water and waste disposal measures to prevent occupational
exposure or environmental releases. Potential points of process emissions of this material to
the atmosphere should be controlled with dust collectors, HEPA filtration systems or other
equivalent controls.
Store as directed by product packaging.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Refer to available public information for specific member state Occupational Exposure Limits.
ETHANOL
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (STEL)
Australia TWA
Austria OEL - MAKs
Belgium OEL - TWA
Bulgaria OEL - TWA
Czech Republic OEL - TWA
Denmark OEL - TWA
Estonia OEL - TWA
Finland OEL - TWA
France OEL - TWA
Germany - TRGS 900 - TWAs
Germany (DFG) - MAK
Greece OEL - TWA
Hungary OEL - TWA
Latvia OEL - TWA
Lithuania OEL - TWA
Netherlands OEL - TWA
1000 ppm
1000 ppm
1880 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1907 mg/m3
1000.0 mg/m3
1000 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
500 ppm
1000 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
500 ppm
960 mg/m3
500 ppm
960 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
1900 mg/m3
1000 mg/m3
500 ppm
1000 mg/m3
260 mg/m3
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
1900 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
500 ppm
960 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1900 mg/m3
1000 ppm
1910 mg/m3
500 ppm
1000 mg/m3
OSHA - Final PELS - TWAs:
Poland OEL - TWA
Portugal OEL - TWA
Romania OEL - TWA
Slovakia OEL - TWA
Slovenia OEL - TWA
Spain OEL - TWA
Sweden OEL - TWAs
Engineering Controls:
Environmental Exposure Controls:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Hands:
Eyes:
Skin:
Respiratory protection:
Engineering controls should be used as the primary means to control exposures. General
room ventilation is adequate unless the process generates dust, mist or fumes. Keep airborne
contamination levels below the exposure limits listed above in this section.
Refer to specific Member State legislation for requirements under Community environmental
legislation.
Refer to applicable national standards and regulations in the selection and use of personal
protective equipment (PPE).
Wear impervious gloves.
Wear safety glasses or goggles if eye contact is possible.
Wear protective clothing when working with large quantities.
If the applicable Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) is exceeded, wear an appropriate
respirator with a protection factor sufficient to control exposures to below the OEL.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State:
Odor:
Molecular Weight:
Liquid
Alcohol
Mixture
Water Solubility:
Boiling Point (C):
Vapor Pressure (kPa):
Vapor Density (g/ml):
Soluble
78.5 based on major component Ethanol
7.91 (Ethanol)
1.59 (Ethanol)
Flash Point (Liquid) (C):
Upper Explosive Limits (Liquid) (% by Vol.):
Lower Explosive Limits (Liquid) (% by Vol.):
Polymerization:
Color:
Molecular Formula:
Violet
Mixture
12.8 Closed cup based on major component (Ethanol)
19
3.3
Will not occur
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible Materials:
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Keep away from heat, spark, flames and all other sources of ignition.
Strong oxidizing agents and strong inorganic acids
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There are no data for this formulation. The information included in this section describes the
potential hazards of the individual ingredients.
General Information:
Acute Toxicity: (Species, Route, End Point, Dose)
ETHANOL
Rat Oral LD 50
7060 mg/kg
Mouse Oral LD 50
3450 mg/kg
Rat Inhalation LC 50
20000 ppm/10H
Mouse Inhalation LC 50
39 gm/m^3/4h
Crystal violet (gentian violet)
Rat
Oral
LD50 420 mg/kg
Irritation / Sensitization: (Study Type, Species, Severity)
ETHANOL
Eye Irritation
Skin Irritation
Rabbit
Rabbit
Severe
Mild
Carcinogen Status:
ETHANOL
IARC:
OSHA:
Carcinogenicity of the mixture has not been determined. Consumption of alcoholic beverages
is considered carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by IARC, though ethanol itself has not been
classified by this agency. No other components are listed as carcinogens by IARC, US OSHA
or NTP.
Group 1 (Carcinogenic to Humans)
Listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Overview:
The environmental characteristics of this mixture have not been fully evaluated. Releases to
the environment should be avoided.
Aquatic Toxicity: (Species, Method, End Point, Duration, Result)
ETHANOL
Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow Trout) NPDES
Fingerling Trout NPDES LC-50 24 Hours
Fathead Minnow NPDES LC-50 96 Hours
LC-50 96 Hours
11200 mg/L
14200 mg/L
12900 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Treatment Methods:
Dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Member State
specific and Community specific provisions must be considered. Considering the relevant
known environmental and human health hazards of the material, review and implement
appropriate technical and procedural waste water and waste disposal measures to prevent
occupational exposure and environmental release. It is recommended that waste minimization
be practiced. The best available technology should be utilized to prevent environmental
releases. This may include destructive techniques for waste and wastewater.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The following refers to all modes of transportation unless specified below.
This material is regulated for transport under DOT, ADR, IMDG, and IATA regulations.
UN number:
UN proper shipping name:
Transport hazard class(es):
Packing group:
Flash Point (C):
UN 1170
Ethanol solution
3
II
12.8
Limited Quantity Exceptions apply to small quantities packed in combination packaging. See applicable modal regulations for specific
limitations.
IMDG IMDG
IMDG UN / ID No:
IMDG Proper shipping name:
IMDG Hazard Class:
IMDG Packing Group:
Flash Point (C):
UN 1170
Ethanol solution
3
II
12.8
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Symbol:
EU Indication of danger:
F
Flammable
EU Risk Phrases:
R11 - Highly flammable.
EU Safety Phrases:
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S25 - Avoid contact with eyes.
OSHA Label:
WARNING
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Canada - WHMIS: Classifications
WHMIS hazard class:
Class B, Division 2
Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Water
Present
Present
Present
Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b)
Australia (AICS):
REACH - Annex IV - Exemptions from the
obligations of Register:
EU EINECS/ELINCS List
231-791-2
Crystal violet (gentian violet)
Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b)
Australia (AICS):
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling
for Drugs and Poisons:
REACH - Annex XVII - Restrictions on Certain
Dangerous Substances:
REACH - Carcinogens Category 2:
EU EINECS/ELINCS List
ETHANOL
California Proposition 65
Inventory - United States TSCA - Sect. 8(b)
Australia (AICS):
EU EINECS/ELINCS List
Present
Present
Schedule 4
Use restricted. See item 28.
Present
208-953-6
carcinogen initial date 4/29/11
developmental toxicity initial date 10/1/87
Present
Present
200-578-6
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 3
R11 - Highly flammable.
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
Data Sources:
Publicly available toxicity information.
Reasons for Revision:
Updated Section 2 - Hazard Identification. Updated Section 3 - Composition / Information on
Ingredients. Updated Section 4 - First Aid Measures. Updated Section 7 - Handling and
Storage. Updated Section 11 - Toxicology Information. Updated Section 14 - Transport
Information.
Prepared by:
Product Stewardship Hazard Communication
Pfizer Global Environment, Health, and Safety Operations
Pfizer Inc believes that the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate, and while it is provided in good faith, it
is without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. If data for a hazard are not included in this document there is no known
information at this time.
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