ISOPROPANOL ANHYDROUS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable hygroscopic liquid. Irritating to eyes. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Flash back may occur from vapours to a source of ignition. The product may become highly dangerous if peroxide crystals have formed. For short and long term exposure effects see Section 11 Toxicological data. Eye Effects: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. May cause transient corneal injury. Skin Effects: May cause irritation with pain and stinging, especially if the skin is abraded. Isopropanol has a low potential to cause allergic skin reactions; however, rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported. May be absorbed through intact skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Ingestion/Oral Effects: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. Inhalation Effects: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Causes upper respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

May aggravate pre-existing skin disorders NFPA Hazard codes HMIS Hazard codes Rating System Health 1 Health 1 0 = No Hazard Flammability 3 Flammability 3 1 = Slight Hazard Instability 0 Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard