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Ethanol
EC / List no.: 200-578-6
CAS no.: 64-17-5
Mol. formula: C2H6O
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is a highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance causes damage to organs, is toxic if swallowed, may cause cancer, is toxic in contact with skin, is toxic if inhaled, causes serious eye damage and causes skin irritation.
At least one company has indicated that the substance classification is affected by impurities or additives.
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Carcinogenic |
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, food and animals feeds, product preservation.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels,
coating products,
washing & cleaning products,
anti-freeze products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and
adhesives and sealants.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids) and
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic products not covered by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (e.g. large-scale stationary industrial tools).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
laboratory chemicals,
washing & cleaning products,
fuels,
anti-freeze products,
heat transfer fluids,
textile treatment products and dyes,
inks and toners,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
adhesives and sealants,
finger paints,
polishes and waxes,
leather treatment products,
plant protection products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
lubricants and greases.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
,
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles and
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids),
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fuels,
washing & cleaning products,
inks and toners,
anti-freeze products,
adhesives and sealants,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
extraction agents,
polishes and waxes,
textile treatment products and dyes,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
metal surface treatment products,
leather treatment products and
photo-chemicals.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
machinery and vehicles,
textile, leather or fur,
furniture,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
fabricated metal products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 19/05/2023