ISOBUTANOL 0113
April 2005
2-Methyl-1-propanol
CAS No: 78-83-1
Isopropyl carbinol
RTECS No: NP9625000
Isobutyl alcohol
UN No: 1212
C4H10O / (CH3)2CHCH2OH
EC No: 603-108-00-1
Molecular mass: 74.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
NO smoking. dioxide.
Above 28/C explosive vapour/air Above 28/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE
Headache. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
breathing protection.
Redness. Pain. Dry skin. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Drowsiness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Ingestion
Dizziness. Nausea. Diarrhoea. work. drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Vomiting Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic Xi Symbol
gases and vapours. Collect leaking liquid in sealable R: 10-37/38-41-67
containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert S: (2-)7/9-13-26-37/39-46
absorbent and remove to safe place. Wash away UN Hazard Class: 3
remainder with plenty of water. UN Pack Group: III
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, aluminium.
NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0
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0113 ISOBUTANOL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
Reacts with aluminium, strong oxidants, such as chromium
trioxide forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly
ICSC0001). Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings. on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2005). The substance is irritating to the skin and is severely irritating to
MAK: 100 ppm, 310 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: I(1); the eyes. Exposure far above the OEL could cause lowering of
Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). consciousness. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the
lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 108/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.02
Melting point: -108/C Flash point: 28/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.80 Auto-ignition temperature: 415/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 8.7 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-10.9
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 1.2 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.55
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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