General Information
Revision date
2021-04-15
Product name
PENTANOLS
Product Synonyms
alcohol; isobutyl carbinol; fermentation amyl alcohol; 3-methyl butanol; 3-methyl-butan-1-ol; isoamyl alcohol, kosher
Chemical name
iso-amyl alcohol
CAS No.
123-51-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
artificial silk, smokeless powders; in microscopy and determining milk fat
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H320, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 2 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Flammable Liquids Category Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity 3, (Inhalation) Category 4, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H320 Causes eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. AUH019 May form explosive peroxides. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
