1-Butanol, Extra Pure NF

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency overview : DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid. [Colorless.]

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : May be harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes : Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions aggravated by over- : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)