General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
3-Pentanol
Product Synonyms
Diethyl carbinol
CAS No.
584-02-1
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H313, H315, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Odorless Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)