EthanolC2H6O

CAS-No.:
64-17-5
UN-No.:
1170
EC-No.:
200-578-6
Hazard identification number:
33/30
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
Workplace exposure limits (UK)
  • TWA (ppm) 1000
  • TWA (mg/m3) 1920
  • H: 225
    Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 319
    Causes serious eye irritation

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Decomposition Temperature:
    700 °C
  • Melting point:
    -114 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    78 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,79 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    10.48 ± 0.07 eV
  • Ignition Temperature:
    400 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    58,0 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    3.1 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    27.7 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Alcohol
  • Bioethanol
  • CH3-CH2OH
  • Cologne spirit
  • Ethyl alcohol
  • EtOH
  • Grain alcohol
  • H3C-CH2OH

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