This Ethanol, available in a 25-liter tinplate container, falls under the category of Alcohols. It has a Molecular Weight of 46.07 g/mol and is classified as a flammable liquid with a Boiling Point of 173.3°F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992), making it heavier than air and prone to sinking. Safety precautions include the use of safety goggles, prohibition of open flames, no unauthorized persons, caution against inflammable materials, and warning signs for potential eye and skin irritation. The CAS Number for this Ethanol is 64-17-5.

• CAS Number: 64-17-5
• Molecular Formula: C2H6O
• Molecular Weight: 46.07
• Exact Mass: 46.041864811
• Boiling Point: 173.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -173.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 1.59 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]