Reagent Alcohol, Fisher Chemical™

Specially Denatured Alcohol for histologic use.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

64-17-5, 67-63-0, 67-56-1

Molecular Formula

C2H6O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

46.069

MDL Number

MFCD00003568

InChI Key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

ethyl alcohol, alcohol, methylcarbinol, grain alcohol, ethyl hydroxide, ethyl hydrate, algrain, alcohol, anhydrol, tecsol

PubChem CID

702

ChEBI

CHEBI:16236

IUPAC Name

ethanol

SMILES

CCO

Melting Point

-114.1°C

Density

0.8g/cm³

Boiling Point

78.5°C

Quantity

4 L

Flash Point

12.8°C (55°F)

Packaging

Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Assay Percent Range

Assay: Ethanol (88 to 91%), Methanol (4.0 to 5.0% v/v), Isopropyl Alcohol (4.5 to 5.5%)

Specific Gravity

0.782 to 0.793

Vapor Pressure

44mmHg

UN Number

1170

Water

0.10% Max.

Grade

Reagent

Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components)

Anhydrous Ethyl Alcohol 90% ±1% v/v; Methyl Alcohol approx. 5% v/v; 2-Propanol approx. 5% v/v

Chemical Name or Material

Reagent Alcohol

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Wear personal protective equipment.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Wear personal protective equipment.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

SDS