General Information
Version
5.1
Revision date
2018-12-30
Product name
NEOPENTYL ALCOHOL
Product name
NEOPENTYL ALCOHOL
Identification on the label/Trade name
FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains neopentyl alcohol)
Product Synonyms
C5-H12-O; (CH3)3CCH2OH; 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol; tert-butyl carbinol; neoamyl alcohol; neopentanol
Chemical name
neopentyl alcohol
CAS No.
75-84-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
ChemWatch
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H315, H319, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Classification [1] Flammable Solids Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, 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
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking. Page 1 continued...
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.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
