SDS

Denatured Alcohol

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal Precautions

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).

All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk

through spilled material. Full encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for

spills and leaks with no fire. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.

Other Information

Water spray may reduce vapor; but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.

Environmental Precautions

Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for Containment

A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb with earth, sand or other

non-combustible material and transfer to containers for later disposal.

Methods for cleaning up

Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Use

clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Handling

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal

protection equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or

mist. Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems. In case of insufficient

ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this

product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Keep away from

heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use grounding and bonding

connection when transferring this material to prevent static discharge, fire or explosion. Use

spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers.

Use according to package label instructions.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach

of children. Protect from moisture. Store away from other materials. Store locked up. Keep

away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors

and static electricity). Keep in properly labeled containers. Do not store near combustible

materials. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. Store in accordance with the particular

national regulations. Store in accordance with local regulations.

Incompatible Products

None known based on information supplied.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION