Isobutyl alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the chemical

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

2.3 Other hazards

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

29 CFR Part 1910.1200 Flammable liquids: Flam. Liq. 3 Skin corrosion/irritation: Skin Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eye Dam. 1 Specific target organ toxicity single exposure: STOT SE 3 (narcotic effects) Specific target organ toxicity single exposure: STOT SE 3 (respiratory tract irritation)