Isopropyl alcohol 99%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Alcohol odour

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No Smoking Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing mist or vapours. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or ‘alcohol’ foam to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Physical hazards

Not Otherwise Classified (PHNOC) Not applicable

Health hazards

Not Otherwise Classified (HHNOC) Not applicable

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be an aspiration hazard. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Alcohol odour. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification: Flammable liquids - Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (respiratory) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (narcotic effects)