Mixed Pentanols; Pentyl Alcohol (Mixed Isomers)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. LIQUID CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION, SEVERE EYE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE EYE BURNS. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life) Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors can irritate the nose, throat, and upper respiratory passages. Higher concentrations have a narcotic effect and may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, double vision, shortness of breath, and delirium. In severe cases, inhalation may be fatal. May cause pulmonary edema, a medical emergency. May cause heart effects. Ingestion: Moderately toxic by ingestion, can cause headache, nausea, delirium and methemoglobin formation in the blood. Other symptoms may parallel those from inhalation exposure. Vomiting may cause aspiration into lungs and result in chemical pnuemonia. Skin Contact: Skin contact causes irritations and possibly burns if contact is repeated or prolonged. May be absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: Vapors cause severe irritation. Symptoms may include tearing, pain, redness, swelling. Liquid contact causes severe irritation and possible burns. Chronic Exposure: Repeated inhalation of aerosols may result in lung and kidney injury. Chronic exposure may cause skin effects. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.