MWCNTs N-butanol Dispersion

Hazard statements

Appearance Black liquid. Flash Point 35 deg C. May cause central nervous system depression. May form explosive peroxides. Flammable liquid and vapor. Hygroscopic. Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Aspiration hazard

if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. This material has been reported to be susceptible to autoxidation and therefore should be classified as peroxidizable. Causes eye irritation. Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Prolonged or repeated contact causes defatting of the skin with irritation, dryness, and cracking.

Potential health effects

Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. May cause transient corneal injury. Skin: May cause irritation with pain and stinging, especially if the skin is abraded. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.  Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Causes upper respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. 

Health hazards

2; Flammability 3;

Physical hazards

0