General Information
Revision date
2021-06-25
Product name
Isobutanol
Chemical name
2-Methylpropan-1-ol
CAS No.
78-83-1
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
OQ Chemicals GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sc.psq@oq.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H318, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This substance is classified based on Directive 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation) Flammable liquid Category 3, H226 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2, H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1, H318 Target Organ Systemic Toxicant - Single exposure Category 3, H335, Category 3, H336
Hazard statements
SECTION 16 H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation).
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P261: Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P403 + P235: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool.
2.3 Other hazards
Vapour is heavier than air and can travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flashback Vapours may form explosive mixture with air Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by inhalation, ingestion and through the skin
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT), nor very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB)