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General Information
Revision date
2009-09-23
Product name
1-Butanol
Product Synonyms
n-Butanol; n-Butyl alcohol; n-Propyl carbinol (HPLC/Technical/Certified ACS/Spectranalyzed)
CAS No.
71-36-3
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Company Information
company name
thermo fisher scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor Alcohol-like Target Organs Skin, Respiratory system, Eyes
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
May cause adverse liver effects. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
