Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2016-03-31
Product name
n-Butanol
Product name
n-Butanol
Identification on the label/Trade name
BUTANOLS
Product Synonyms
S GHS NZL EN
CAS No.
71-36-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A solvent for waxes, resins, shellac, varnish, polymers etc.. Manufacture of lacquers, enamels, thinners, solvent blends, rayon. In the preparation of butyl esters, especially butyl acetate
supplier name
Sasol Chemicals Pacific Ltd
Manufacturer Name
Sasol Chemicals, A Division of Sasol South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
+27 (0)17 610 4444
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sasol Chemicals Pacific Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sasolchem.info.Rosebank@sasol.com, Info.sg@sasol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H313, H315, H318, H333, H433
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquid Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 5, Acute Toxicity [2] (Inhalation) Category 5, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Acute Vertebrate Hazard Category 3 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Legend: Annex VI Gazetted by EPA New 3.1C, 6.1D (oral), 6.1E (dermal), 6.1E (inhalation), 6.3A, 8.3A, 9.3C Zealand
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin H333 May be harmful if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue P305+P351+P338 rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
