General Information
Revision date
1998-02-03
Product name
tert-Amyl alcohol
Product Synonyms
tert-Pentanol; Ethyl dimethyl carbinol; 2-Methyl-2-butanol; 1,1-Dimethyl-1-propanol; Amylene hydrate; Dimethylethylcarbinol; t-Pentyl alcohol; tert-Pentanol; Ethyl dimethyl carbinol; 2-Methyl-2-butanol; 1,1-Dimethyl-1-propanol; Amylene hydrate; Dimethylethylcarbinol; t-Pentyl alcohol;2-Methylbutan-2-ol
CAS No.
75-85-4
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 20 deg C Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. May cause central nervous system depression. Light sensitive. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: 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. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle incoordination, and emotional instability. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Narcotic in high concentrations.
