{"cas":"64-17-5","name":"ethanol","synonyms":["ethanol","ethyl alcohol","alcohol","64-17-5","grain alcohol","Methylcarbinol","Ethyl hydroxide","Ethyl hydrate","Tecsol","Algrain","Anhydrol","EtOH","Hydroxyethane","Alkohol","Jaysol S","Potato alcohol","Absolute ethanol","1-Hydroxyethane","Ethanol 200 proof","Aethylalkohol"],"cid":702,"ghs":{"pictograms":["GHS02","GHS07","GHS08","GHS09"],"signal":null,"classes":["Flam. Liq. 2 (> 99.9%)","Eye Irrit. 2 (37.7%)","Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)","Aquatic Chronic 3 (100%)","Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)","Flammable liquid - category 2","Eye irritation - category 2A","Flammable liquids - Category 2","Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2B","Carcinogenicity - Category 1A","Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A","Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects)","Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 (liver), \nCategory 2 (central nervous system)","Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 1B","Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects)","Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A-2B","Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 (liver), \nCategory 2 (nervous system)","Carcinogens, Mutagens, Teratogens, Flammable agents - 3rd degree","Flam. Liq. 2"],"h_statements":["H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor","H225 (> 99.9%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor","H319 (37.7%): Causes serious eye irritation","H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation","H412 (100%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects","H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation","H320 Causes eye irritation","H335 May cause respiratory irritation","H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness","H350 May cause cancer","H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child","H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure","H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure","H340 May cause genetic defects","H319 Causes serious eye irritation"],"p_statements":{}},"physical":{"appearance":"Ethanol with a small amount of an adulterant added so as to be unfit for use as a beverage.","odour":"Pleasant","boiling_point":"173.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)","melting_point":"-173.4 °F (NTP, 1992)","flash_point":"55 °F (NTP, 1992)","water_solubility":"greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)","density":"0.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float","vapour_density":"1.59 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)","vapour_pressure":"40 mmHg at 66 °F ; 50 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)","log_pow":"log Kow = -0.31","henry_constant":"Henry's Law constant = 5X10-6 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C","autoignition_temperature":"689 °F (USCG, 1999)"},"transport":{"un_number":null,"un_psn":null,"hazard_class":null,"packing_group":null},"exposure":{"osha_pel":"Permissible Exposure Limit: Table Z-1 8-hr Time Weighted Avg: 1000 ppm (1900 mg/cu m).","niosh_rel":"Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hour Time-Weighted Average: 1000 ppm (1900 mg/cu m).","note":"Auto-sourced from PubChem. NZ WES must be confirmed against MBIE Workplace Exposure Standards table before use."},"first_aid":{"inhalation":"INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.","skin":"Refer to the \"General First Aid\" section. Specific First Aid: Wash skin with soap and water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. (ERG, 2024)","eye":"EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.","ingestion":"INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Volatile chemicals have a high risk of being aspirated into the victim's lungs during vomiting which increases the medical problems. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)"},"data_source":"pubchem","source_url":"https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/702","fetched_at":"2026-06-06T08:27:36.798047+00:00","updated_at":"2026-06-06T08:27:36.798047+00:00","content_hash":"685f3280de435399","ttl_days":180,"confidence":"medium","verified_by":""}