General Information
Product name
Isobutyl Alcohol
Product Synonyms
1-Hydroxymethylpropane; Isobutanol; 2-Methylpropanol; 2-Methyl-1-propanol; Isopropylcarbinol
CAS No.
78-83-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.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
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 3 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Serious Eye Damage: GHS Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: GHS Category 3, Respiratory system, Central nervous system
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapor. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H318 – Causes serious eye damage. H335 – May cause respiratory irritation. H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 – Take precautionary measures against Static discharge. P261 – Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 – Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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/ shower. P304+P340+P312 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338+P310 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332+P313 – If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P403+P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview May cause severe eye irritation and possible injury. Causes irritation to respiratory tract. Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard. Flammable liquid and vapor. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, and skin.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2* Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
