Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
71-36-3
Name of the chemical
1-butanol
Concentration
(W/W) >= 99.8 - < 100.0%
General Information
Version
7.1
Revision date
2026-02-17
Product name
n-BUTANOL
Chemical name
alcohols, aliphatic
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
solvent(s)
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H318, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids Skin Irrit. 2 Skin irritation Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage STOT SE 3 (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) STOT SE 3 (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapour or spray. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water spray for extinction.
Storage
P233 Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
