General Information
Revision date
2010-09-13
Product name
iso-Amyl alcohol
Product Synonyms
3-Methyl-1-butanol; Isopentyl alcohol
CAS No.
123-51-3
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid odor Characteristic Target Organs Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system, Liver, Kidney
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin May cause irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals.. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
