General Information
Revision date
2007-12-18
Product name
Isobutyl Alcohol
Product Synonyms
2- methyl-1-propanol; 2-methylpropyl alcohol; isobutanol, butanol, 1- hydroxymethylpropane
CAS No.
78-83-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent for paints, lacquers, resins, vegetable oils, etc
supplier name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
Emergency telephone
Call CHEMTREC - (800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H319, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Class Flammable skin irritant eye irritant STOT (category) (3) (2) (2A) (3)
Signal word
DANGER Flammable Causes skin Causes May cause liquid & irritation serious eye respiratory dizziness &
Hazard statements
vapour (H315) irritation tract irritation drowsiness (H226) (H319) (H335) (H336) Hazardous Pictograms
Precautionary statements
Statements for Labelling
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment P242 Use non-sparking tools P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours / spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy P338 to do. Continue rinsing P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire use alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international P501 regulations.
