MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 16/07/04
ISO-AMYL ALCOHOL, REAGENT GRADE Replaces: 16/07/04
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 27/11/07
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: iso-Amyl Alcohol
Product Code(s): 84-0490,84-4550
Size: 15 ml, 50 ml
Chemical Name: 3-Methyl-1-butanol
CAS Number: 123-51-3
Formula: C5H11OH
Synonyms: Isopentyl alcohol
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: iso-Amyl Alcohol (CAS# 123-51-3) 100%
TLV and PEL units: ACGIH-TLV 100ppm (TWA)
OSHA-PEL 100ppm
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through
skin.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water and induce
vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Immediately call
a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm, quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): 42C
NFPA Rating: Health: 1
Fire: 2
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: LEL 1.2 UEL 9.0
Autoignition Temperature: 349C
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
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self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Above flash point, vapor-air
mixtures are
explosive within flammable limits noted above.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should
wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with
suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Store in a dry, cool,
well
ventilated area away from fire hazards.
Other Precautions: Containers should be bonded grounded for transfers
to
avoid static spark.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab coat, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 88.15
Melting Point: -117C
Boiling Point: 132C
Vapor Pressure: 2 at 20C
Vapor Density(Air=1): 3.0
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 0.81
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100
Evaporation Rate(BuAc=1): No data available
Solubility in Water: Moderate
Appearance and Odor: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic
odor.
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, or open flame
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data available
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: Not listed as causing cancer by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: orl-rat LD50: 1300mg/kg
skn-rbt LD50: 3970mg/kg
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: None identified
Target Organs: None identified
Primary Route(s) of Entry: None identified
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: D001
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal,
State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Flammable Liquid
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs.
261.33
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iso-Amyl Alcohol No No No No No
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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