This Ethanol, available in a 10-liter tinplate container, is classified as a solvent for synthesis. It has a molecular formula of C2H6O with a Molecular Weight of 46.07 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires various safety measures such as no open flames, no unauthorized personnel, caution against inflammability, and the use of safety goggles due to its high flammability and potential for causing 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]