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100971 Ethanol 96%

EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,ChP

Ethanol 96% MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Ethyl alcohol, EtOH

CAS #: 64-17-5 EC Number: 200-578-6 Molar Mass: 46.07 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₂H₅OH Hill Formula: C₂H₆O Grade: Ph Eur,BP,ChP
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
64-17-5200-578-6C₂H₆OC₂H₅OH46.07 g/molPh Eur,BP,ChP

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Description
Catalogue Number100971
SynonymsEthyl alcohol, EtOH
Product Information
CAS number64-17-5
EC index number603-002-00-5
EC number200-578-6
GradePh Eur,BP,ChP
Hill FormulaC₂H₆O
Chemical formulaC₂H₅OH
Molar Mass46.07 g/mol
HS Code2207 10 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ500
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point78 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.805 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit2.5 - 13.5 %(V)
Flash point17 °C
Ignition temperature425 °C
Melting Point-117 °C
pH value7.0 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure57.26 hPa (19.6 °C)
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 6200 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSKQ6300000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +25°C.
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1170 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1170 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1170 , 3, II
Specifications
Assay (m/m)92.6 - 95.2 %
Assay (V/V)95.1 - 96.9 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Identity 1 (ChP)conforms
Appearanceconforms
Clarity and color of solution (ChP)conforms
Acidity or alkalinity≤ 30 ppm
Acidity or alkalinity (ChP)conforms
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C)0.805 - 0.812
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) (ChP)≤ 0.8129
Absorbance (at 240 nm)≤ 0.40
Absorbance (between 250 nm and 260 nm)≤ 0.30
Absorbance (between 270 nm and 340 nm)≤ 0.10
The spectrum shows a steadily descending curve with no observable peaks or shouldersconforms
Absorbance (ChP) (at 240 nm)≤ 0.08
Absorbance (ChP) (between 250 nm and 260 nm)≤ 0.06
Absorbance (ChP) (between 270 nm and 340 nm)≤ 0.02
Volatile impurities (GC) (Acetaldehyde and Acetal)≤ 10 ppm
Volatile impurities (GC) (Benzene)≤ 2 ppm
Volatile impurities (GC) (Methanol)≤ 100 ppm
Volatile impurities (GC) (Total of other impurities)≤ 300 ppm
Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by production process
Evaporation residue≤ 25 mg/l
Non-volatile matter≤ 25 mg/l
Bacterial endotoxins≤ 2.5
                                                                           Parameter with periodic testing
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Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC)                  ≤ 100                      CFU/ml
Total combined yeasts/moulds count (TYMC)      ≤ 10                        CFU/ml
Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities).
Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).
Conforms to Ph Eur, BP, ChP.
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1.00971.1000 04022536012698
1.00971.2500 04022536012711
1.00971.6010 04022536012742
1.00971.6025 04022536012759