Ethanol, 1 l, plastic

This 1-liter plastic container holds Ethanol, a solution commonly used for Gram staining in microbiology. With a molecular weight of 46.07 g/mol, this alcohol is classified as a flammable liquid and vapor, posing potential hazards in the workplace. It is essential to use safety goggles, keep open flames, ignition sources, and smoking away from the substance, and restrict access to unauthorized personnel. This product carries the GHS signal word "Danger," indicating its potential health and physical hazards.

• 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]