General Information
Revision date
2009-09-18
Product name
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol
Product Synonyms
methyl amyl alcohol; 4-methy-2-amyl alcohol; 1,3-dimethylbutanol; isobutylmethylmethanol; MIBC
CAS No.
108-11-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
solvent for dyestuffs, oils, gums, resins, waxes, nitrocellulose & ethylcellulose; also organic synthesis – particularly lube oil additives, and froth flotation of ores
supplier name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
Emergency telephone
Call CHEMTREC - (800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Megaloid Laboratories Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Class Flammable Eye irritant STOT Hazardous Pictograms (category) (3) (2A) (3)
Signal word
WARNING Flammable Causes May cause liquid and serious eye respiratory
Hazard statements
vapour irritation (H226) (H319) (H335)
Precautionary statements
Statements for Labelling
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P240 Ground or bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing fume / gas / mist / vapours / spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear eye protection, protective gloves and clothing of butyl rubber
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, water spray or fog to extinguish. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+P340 If inhaled remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes, rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy P305+P351+P338 to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international P501 regulations.
