Isopropanol - Isopropyl Alcohol

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

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Hazard statements

Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquids