Isopropyl Alcohol
MICRO CARE CORPORATION
#MCC-BACG/4722, MCC-BACP, MCC-BACD
595 John Downey Drive
MCC-4724, MCC-4723, MCC-4725
New Britain, Connecticut 06051
(860) 827-0626 (Customer Service)
Preparation date: 04/17/02
email: techsupport@microcare.com
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Note to Attending Physician: There is no specific antidote to
overexposure. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the
Product Name: Isopropyl Alcohol
control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
Chemical Family: Alcohol.
Immediate medical attention for acute overexposure is required.
Formula: (CH3)2CHOH
Packaged By: Micro Care Corp., 595 John Downey Drive, New 5. Firefighting Measures
Britain, CT 06051 USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
Flash Point: 53藲 F/12藲 C, Tag Closed Cup, ASTM-D-56.
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
63藲 F/17藲 C, Tag Open Cup, ASTM-D-1310.
Flammable Limits in Air: LEL/UEL: 2.0-12.7 (% by volume)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, "alcohol" foam, CO2; water
may be ineffective, but water should be used to keep fire exposed
Active Ingredients
containers cool. If a spill or leak has not ignited, use water spray to
Chemical Name Wt.%Range TLV Units
disperse vapors and protect persons attempting to stop leak. Water
Isopropyl Alcohol 100.00 400 ppm
may be used to flush spills away from exposures and to dilute spills
CAS # 67-63-0
to nonflammable mixtures.
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self
3. Hazard Identification contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment.
Keep containers cool.
Emergency Overview: Flammable Liquid. Colorless liquid with an
alcohol odor. Liquid will irritate eyes and skin under repeated or
6. Accidental Release Measures
prolonged exposure. Product vapors can be moved by air currents
Spill or Leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial,
and ignited by pilot lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, electrical
nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected
equipment, static discharges or other ignition sources distant from
personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut
product handling point. Keep away from children.
off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof) absorbent
Potential Health Effects:
material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer.
Eyes: Vapor contact: Mild irritant. Liquid contact: Will irritate eyes
with possible corneal injury. Persons wearing contact lenses should 7. Handling and Storage
wear chemical protective safety glasses when exposed to this product.
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Skin: For repeated contact: dry/chapped skin, risk of chronic dermatitis.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Ingestion: Can cause depression of central nervous system, nausea,
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight.
stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea.
Store in cool dry place, away from heat, sparks or flames which
Inhalation: At low concentration levels: may cause mild irritation to
may generate toxic decomposition products. Vapors are heavy and
nose and throat. At high levels: headache, drowsiness and
may concentrate in low poorly ventilated areas.
lassitude, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting disease 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
of the heart, lungs, skin and eyes. Respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
container tightly closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or
4. First Aid Measures
supplied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air
Eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses
may be displaced by vapors.
and continue flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally
Eye Protection: Use chemical protective safety glasses.
until no evidence of the chemical remains. If irritation develops or
Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use
persists call a physician.
appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and water. Remove and wash
Exposure Guidelines: Applicable Exposure Limits.
contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
Isopropyl Alcohol:
Ingestion: If conscious, immediately give 2-4 glasses of water and
PEL (OSHA) 400 ppm TWA
induce vomiting by touching finger to back of throat. Do not give
TLV (ACGIH) 400 ppm TWA, 500 ppm STEL
stimulants. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
NFPA, NPCA-HIMIS RATING:
person. Call a physician.
Health 1
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breath-
Flammability 3
ing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Reactivity 1
Do not give Epinephrine. Call a physician.
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions.
Micro Care MSDS: Isopropyl Alcohol (#MCC-BACG/4722, MCC-BACP, MCC-BACD, MCC-4724, MCC-4723, MCC-4725) Page 2 of 2
14. Transportation Information
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Form: Clear colorless liquid. Transport for Isopropyl Alcohol:
Odor: Characteristic alcohol. Ground Transport: Consumer Commodity ORM-D
Boiling Point: 77.6藲 C / 173藲 F Air Transport: Isopropanol, UN1219, Class 3, Pkg. Group II. Pkg. Instr.
pH: Not Determined. 307 Hazard Label: Flammable Liquid
Solubility in Water: Complete
Specific Gravity: .790 @ 15藲 C / 60藲 F
15. Regulatory Information
% Volatile by Weight: 100
Section 313 Supplier Information: This material contains the
Vapor Pressure: 39mmHg @ 20藲 C / 70藲 F
following toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting
Vapor Density (air=1): 1.82
requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Commu-
10. Reactivity nity Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
Chemical Stability: Material is stable. CAS# Chemical Name % by Weight
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 67-63-0 Isopropyl Alcohol 100.0 %
Incompatibilities: Avoid concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids, strong This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
oxidizers, aldehydes, acetyl chloride, halogens and halogen compounds. distributed for this material.
Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide and/ Title III Hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
or carbon dioxide. Acute Yes
Chronic Yes
11. Toxicological Information Fire Yes
Reactivity No
Oral LD50=5,045 mg/kg in rats. Dermal LD50 = 12.8 gm/kg in
rabbits. Inhalation LC50=16,000 ppm/8 hour in rats. California V.O.C. Data: Isopropyl Alcohol contains 785 grams total
VOC per liter. Contents packaged 340 grams per unit aerosol container.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in Isopropyl
Alcohol are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
16. Other Information
12. Ecological Information For additional information, contact Tech Support at Micro Care:
Telephone (860) 827-0626 or email: techsupport@microcare.com
Aquatic Toxicity:
96 hour LC50 in fish: >100.0 mg/L
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal
must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and
Local regulations.
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