General Information
Revision date
2017-01-16
Product name
ISOPENTYL
Product Synonyms
2-Methyl-4-butanol
CAS No.
123-51-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for food or drug use
supplier name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Flammable liquids Category 3
2.2 Label elements
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Flammable liquid and vapor
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
Other hazards
May be harmful if inhaled May be harmful in contact with skin
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool Wear protective gloves Wear eye/face protection
Response
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
