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Material Safety Data Sheet
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SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
NAME: BUTANOL
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 71-36-3
MF: C4H10O
SYNONYMS
ALCOOL BUTYLIQUE (FRENCH) * BUTANOL * BUTANOL (FRENCH) * N-BUTANOL *
1-BUTANOL * BUTAN-1-OL * N-BUTAN-1-OL * BUTANOLEN (DUTCH) * BUTANOLO
(ITALIAN) * N-BUTYL ALCOHOL * 1-BUTYL ALCOHOL * N-BUTYL ALCOHOL
(ACGIH,OSHA) * BUTYL HYDROXIDE * BUTYLOWY ALKOHOL (POLISH) * BUTYRIC
OR NORMAL PRIMARY BUTYL ALCOHOL * CCS 203 * HEMOSTYP * 1-
HYDROXYBUTANE * METHYLOLPROPANE * PROPYLCARBINOL * PROPYLMETHANOL *
RCRA WASTE NUMBER U031 *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FLAMMABLE
HARMFUL
HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EARS
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS
WITH FINGERS.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFFECT EXTINGUISHMENT.
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SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND
FLASH BACK.
CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
COVER WITH AN ACTIVATED CARBON ADSORBENT, TAKE UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS. TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
FACESHIELD (8-INCH MINIMUM).
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
HARMFUL LIQUID.
SEVERE IRRITANT.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
COLORLESS LIQUID
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 117.7 C
MELTING POINT: -90 C
FLASHPOINT 95 F
34C
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR:
UPPER 11.2%
LOWER 1.4%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 649 F 342C
VAPOR PRESSURE: 4MM 20 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.810
VAPOR DENSITY: 2.55
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
INCOMPATIBILITIES
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ACID CHLORIDES
ACID ANHYDRIDES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
REDUCING AGENTS
COPPER, COPPER ALLOYS
ALUMINUM
ALKALI METALS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
TOXIC FUMES OF:
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION.
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES OF THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN.
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
VOMITING.
CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION.
EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES
TARGET ORGAN(S):
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EARS
LIVER, KIDNEYS
BLOOD
RTECS #: EO1400000
BUTYL ALCOHOL
IRRITATION DATA
EYE-HMN 50 PPM JIHTAB 25,282,43
SKN-RBT 405 MG/24H MOD BIOFX* 2-5/69
SKN-RBT 20 MG/24H MOD 85JCAE -,193,86
EYE-RBT 2 MG SEV AJOPAA 29,1363,46
EYE-RBT 2 MG/24H SEV 85JCAE -,193,86
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-RAT LD50:790 MG/KG SAMJAF 43,795,69
IHL-RAT LC50:8000 PPM/4H NPIRI* 1,10,74
IPR-RAT LD50:1122 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,85
IVN-RAT LD50:310 MG/KG EVHPAZ 61,321,85
ORL-MUS LD50:2680 MG/KG GTPZAB 25(11),57,81
IPR-MUS LD50:603 MG/KG 85GMAT -,28,82
SCU-MUS LD50:3200 MG/KG TXAPA9 18,185,71
IVN-MUS LD50:377 MG/KG AIPTAK 135,330,62
ORL-RBT LD50:3484 MG/KG IMSUAI 41,31,72
SKN-RBT LD50:3400 MG/KG NPIRI* 1,10,74
IHL-MAM LC50:28400 MG/M3 GISAAA 51(5),61,86
ORL-BWD LD50:2500 MG/KG AECTCV 12,355,83
TARGET ORGAN DATA
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (OTHER OLFACTION EFFECTS)
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES (CONJUNCTIVA IRRITATION)
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LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES)
GASTROINTESTINAL (OTHER CHANGES)
LIVER (FATTY LIVER DEGENERATION)
KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (OTHER CHANGES)
BLOOD (HEMORRHAGE)
BLOOD (OTHER CHANGES)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND
SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT APPLIED GAS, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
CAUTION: SUBSTANCE NOT YET FULLY TESTED.
R:10
FLAMMABLE.
R:20
HARMFUL BY INHALATION.
S:16
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-CL 50 PPM (SKIN) 85INA8 6,170,91
MSHA STANDARD-AIR:TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3)
DTLVS* 3,31,71
OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,94
OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1926.55,94
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,93
OSHA PEL (FED CONT):8H TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3)
CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,94
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3) JAN93
OEL-BELGIUM:STEL 50 PPM (152 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 100 MG/M3;STEL 200 MG/M3 JAN93
OEL-DENMARK:STEL 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);STEL 75 PPM (225 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-FRANCE:STEL 50 PPM (150 MG/M3) JAN93
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3) JAN93
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 100 MG/M3;STEL 200 MG/M3;SKIN JAN93
OEL-INDIA:TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-JAPAN:STEL 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
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OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3) JAN93
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 50 PPM (10 MG/M3) JAN93
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 15 PPM (45 MG/M3);STEL 30 PPM (90 MG/M3);SKIN JAN93
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);STEL 100 PPM;SKIN JAN93
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 100 PPM (300 MG/M3) JAN93
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 50 PPM (150 MG/M3);STEL 50 PPM;SKIN JAN93
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO N-BUTYL ALCOHOL-AIR:CL 50 PPM (SK)
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,92
NOHS 1974: HZD 13850; NIS 306; TNF 60975; NOS 160; TNE 678026
NOES 1983: HZD 13850; NIS 304; TNF 57416; NOS 179; TNE 1059965; TFE
269422
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: HISTIDINE REVERSION-AMES TEST; IN
VITRO SCE-NONHUMAN
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
ON EPA IRIS DATABASE
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, APRIL 1995
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: ALCOHOLS II, 1401
U.S. INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS
DERIVED FROM THE SUPPLIER鈥橲 MSDS.APPLIED GAS, INC. SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
MIXTURES OF THIS PRODUCT.
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