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Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Number: 5120 - 17
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SECTION 1 MATERIAL/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%
MATERIAL IDENTITY:
COMPANY ADDRESS: Shell Chemical Company, P.O. Box 4320, Houston, TX 77210 -4320, USA
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION
CAS#
COMPONENTS CONCENTRATION
67-63-0
Isopropyl Alcohol > 99.7 %weight
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance & Odor: Colorless, mobile liquid. Mild odor.
Health Hazards: Can cause severe lung damage and may be fatal if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. May be
harmful if swallowed. May cause CNS depression.
Physical Hazards: FLAMMABLE. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors may travel across the ground and
reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger.
Health Effects
Inhalation:
Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in
dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in
unconsciousness and death. Vapors expected to be slightly irritating.
Eye Contact:
Irritating to the eyes causing a burning sensation, redness, swelling and/or blurred vision.
Skin Contact:
May be slightly irritating to the skin.
Ingestion:
Irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain and vomiting, sometimes bloody. Ingestion may
cause CNS depression, low blood pressure and rapid heart beat. May be harmful if swallowed. Liquid can
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directly enter the lungs (aspiration) when swallowed or vomited. Serious lung damage and possibly fatal chemical
pneumonia (chemical pneumonitis) can develop if this occurs.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
Move victim to fresh air. If the victim has difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest, is dizzy, vomiting or
unresponsive, give 100% oxygen with rescue breathing or CPR as required and transport to the nearest medical
facility.
Eye:
Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, by the clock, while holding eyelids open. Rest
eyes for 30 minutes. If redness, burning, blurred vision or swelling persist, consult a physician.
Skin:
Flush exposed area with water and follow by washing with soap if available.
Ingestion:
DO NOT induce vomiting. Have victim rinse mouth out with water, then drink sips of water to remove taste from
mouth. DO NOT GIVE LIQUIDS TO A DROWSY, CONVULSING OR UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. If vomiting
occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration. Transport to nearest medical facility for
additional treatment.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 53 掳F / 11.67掳C
Flammability in Air: 2 - 12 %volume
Extinguishing Media:
Use water fog, 'alcohol foam', dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish flames.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
FLAMMABLE. Clear fire area of all non-emergency personnel. Do not enter confined fire space without full
bunker gear (helmet with face shield, bunker coats, gloves and rubber boots), including a positive pressure,
NIOSH approved, self-contained breathing apparatus. Containers exposed to intense heat from fires should be
cooled with large quantities of water to prevent weakening of container structure which could result in container
rupture.
Unusual Fire Hazards:
Vapors are flammable and heavier than air. Vapors may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition
sources causing a flashback fire danger.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
FLAMMABLE. Vapors are flammable and heavier than air. Vapors may travel across the ground and reach
remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger.
Protective Measures:
Evacuate area of unprotected personnel. Eliminate potential sources of ignition (no smoking, flares, sparks or
flames in immediate area). Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Handling equipment must be bonded and
grounded to prevent sparking.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (refer to Section 8) when responding to spills.
Spill Management:
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Shut off source of leak if safe to do so. Dike and contain spill. Use water spray (fog) to reduce vapors or divert
vapor cloud drift. If vapor cloud forms, use water fog to suppress or blanket spill area with foam. Remove with
vacuum trucks or pump to storage/salvage vessels. Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or
other suitable material and dispose of properly. Flush area with water to remove trace residue. Contain run-off
from residue flush and dispose of properly. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined
areas. For small spills: Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material. Place in
non-leaking container and seal tightly for proper disposal.
Disposal:
Proper disposal should be evaluated based on regulatory status of this material (refer to Section 13), potential
contamination from subsequent use and spillage, and regulations governing disposal in the local area.
Reporting:
Notify authorities if any exposures to the general public or environment occurs or is likely to occur.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Do not taste or swallow. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handling:
Surfaces that are sufficiently hot may ignite liquid material. Vapors are flammable and heavier than air. Vapors
may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. Do not store or
handle in aluminum equipment at temperatures above 120掳 F (48.9掳 C).
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Extinguish pilot lights, cigarettes and turn off other sources of ignition
prior to use and until all vapors have dissipated. Use explosion-proof ventilation to prevent vapor accumulation
while in use. Properly dispose of any contaminated rags or cleaning materials in order to prevent fires. Air-dry
contaminated clothing in a well-ventilated area before laundering. Static electricity may accumulate and create a
fire hazard. Bond and ground handling equipment and transfer containers to prevent sparking.
Storage:
Keep containers closed when not in use.
Ground fixed equipment.
Container Warnings:
Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain explosive vapors. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld or
perform similar operations on or near containers.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits
Material Source TWA STEL Ceiling Notation
Isopropyl Alcohol ACGIH - 400 ppm (v) 500 ppm (v)
TLV
Isopropyl Alcohol OSHA - 400 ppm (v) 500 ppm (v)
PEL
Isopropyl Alcohol OSHA - 400 ppm (v)
PEL-Interim
Standard
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Shell has adopted as Interim Standards, the OSHA PELs that were established in 1989 and later rescinded.
Exposure Controls
The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary depending upon potential exposure
conditions. Appropriate measures include:
Adequate explosion-proof ventilation to control airborne concentrations below the exposure
guidelines/limits.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) selections vary based on potential exposure conditions such as handling
practices, concentration and ventilation. Information on the selection of eye, skin and respiratory protection for
use with this material is provided below.
Eye Protection:
Chemical goggles, if liquid contact is likely, or Safety glasses
Skin Protection:
Use protective clothing which is chemical resistant to this material. Selection of protective clothing depends on
potential exposure conditions and may include gloves, boots, suits and other items. The selection(s) should take
into account such factors as job task, type of exposure and durability requirements.
Published literature, test data and/or glove and clothing manufacturers indicate protection is provided by:
Butyl, or Natural rubber, or Neoprene, or Nitrile Rubber, or Viton鈩?
Respiratory Protection:
If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker
health, an approved respirator must be worn. Respirator selection, use and maintenance should be in
accordance with the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.
Types of respirator(s) to be considered in the selection process include:
Air-Purifying Respirator for Organic Vapors, Supplied-Air Respirator, Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) - for use in environments with unknown concentrations or emergency situations.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance & Odor: Colorless, mobile liquid. Mild odor.
Chemical Formula: C3H8O
Boiling Point 180 掳F Evaporation Rate 1.4 [vs. n-Butyl Acetate = 1]
Flammability in Air 2 - 12 %volume Flash Point 53 掳F [Tagliabue Closed Cup]
Melting Point -127 掳F Solubility (in Water) Completely Soluble
Specific Gravity 0.789 @ 60 掳F Stability Stable
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Vapor Density (Air=1) 2.1 Vapor Pressure 32 mmHg @ 68 掳F
VOC Content 100 %
6.5 lb/gal @ 77 掳F
SECTION 10 REACTIVITY AND STABILITY
Stability:
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Prevent vapor accumulation. Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Material Tested Effects Test Results
Isopropyl Alcohol Dermal - LD50 12.87 g/kg (Rabbit)
Isopropyl Alcohol Inhalation - LC50 19000 ppm (v) (Rat) 8 hour(s)
Isopropyl Alcohol Oral - LD50 4.7 g/kg (Rat)
Eye Irritation:
Moderate irritation [Rabbit]
Skin Irritation:
Mild irritation [Rabbit]
Repeat Dose Testing:
In subchronic testing of IPA via the inhalation route, rats and mice exhibited reversible CNS effects, increases in
mortality rate, increases in body weight, and effects of the liver and kidney. The organ effects were likely normal
physiologic adaptive changes (liver) or unique rodent pathologic responses (kidney) to the high dose of IPA.
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity:
IPA was not a primary reproductive or developmental toxicant in animal studies, but pregnant rabbits seemed
more susceptible to IPA toxicity than non-pregnant animals.
Other Information:
Laboratory animals administered high doses of IPA in combination with known hepatotoxic chemicals exhibited
enhanced liver toxicity.
SECTION 12 ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS
This section will be updated as ecological reviews are completed.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Product Disposal:
Under EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261) if this material becomes a waste material, it would be an ignitable hazardous
waste, hazardous waste number D001. Refer to the latest EPA or state regulations regarding proper disposal.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US Department of Transportation Classification:
Proper Shipping Name: Isopropanol
Identification Number: UN1219
Hazard Class/Division: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
Packing Group: II
Emergency Response Guide # 129
International Air Transportation Association Classification:
Proper Shipping Name: Isopropanol
Identification Number: UN1219
Hazard Class/Division: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
Packing Group: II
International Maritime Organization:
Proper Shipping Name: Isopropanol
Identification Number: UN1219
Hazard Class/Division: 3.2 (Flammable Liquid)
Packing Group: II
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory information provided is not intended to be comprehensive. Other federal, state and local
regulations may apply to this material.
Federal Regulatory Status
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Classification:
D001 (Ignitable Hazardous Waste).
Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III:
SARA Hazard Categories(311/312):
Fire Hazard. Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard.
SARA Toxic Release Inventory(TRI) (313):
Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) > 99.7 %weight
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Status:
This material is listed on the EPA TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances.
State Regulatory Status
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The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other product specific health and safety data in
other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on your regulatory
requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
New Jersey Right-To-Know Chemical List:
Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) > 99.7 %weight
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Chemical List:
Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) > 99.7 %weight Environmental Hazard
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating (Health, Fire, Reactivity): 1, 3, 0
Revision#: 17
Revision Date: 01/26/2001
Revisions since last change (discussion): Changes made in Sections 1, 2, and 14.
Product Codes: S1140
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or
implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
27021-10171-100R-01/26/2001
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