MSDS Number: B5860 * * * * * Effective Date: 08/04/05 * * * * * Supercedes: 11/04/04
BUTYL ALCOHOL, NORMAL
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: 1-Butanol; propyl carbinol; butanol; n-butyl alcohol
CAS No.: 71-36-3
Molecular Weight: 74.12
Chemical Formula: CH3(CH2)2CH2OH
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 9052, 9054, 9189
Mallinckrodt: 2978, 3000, 6938
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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n-Butyl Alcohol 71-36-3 99 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES
IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY AFFECT LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life)
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON;
VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Butyl alcohols have produced few cases of poisoning in industry because
of their low volatility. Causes irritation to upper respiratory tract. Difficult
breathing, coughing, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness may occur. May
be absorbed into the bloodstream with symptoms similar to ingestion.
Ingestion:
May have narcotic effect. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, headache,
dizziness, and diarrhea. Large doses may affect kidneys and liver. May
affect hearing. Estimated mean lethal dose is 3 - 7 ounces.
Skin Contact:
An irritant to the skin, causing a loss of natural oils. Can be absorbed
through skin with symptoms paralleling those from ingestion.
Eye Contact:
Vapors can be irritating, causing tearing and pain. Splashes cause
inflammation and blurred vision.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged skin contact may cause drying and cracking of skin. Hearing
loss has been reported in workers chronically exposed to butyl alcohol.
May affect sense of balance, liver and kidneys.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired
liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects
of the substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Call a physician.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 37C (99F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 343C (649F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 1.4; uel: 11.2
Flammable. Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable
limits noted above. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition
source and flash back. Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep
fire exposed containers cool.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Water may be used to
flush spills away from exposures and to dilute spills to non-flammable
mixtures.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking
tools and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb
with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water
spray to disperse the vapors, to protect personnel attempting to stop leak,
and to flush spills away from exposures. US Regulations (CERCLA)
require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of
reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard
National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
J. T. Baker SOLUSORB庐 solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of
this product.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated
location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside
or detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers
should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks.
Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type
tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of
this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product
residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for
the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
100 ppm
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
20 ppm (TWA)
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep
employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of
the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible,
a full facepiece respirator with organic vapor cartridge may be worn up to
50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified
by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is
lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not
known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-
deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless solution.
Odor:
Strong characteristic, mildly alcoholic odor.
Solubility:
9 mL/100 mL water @ 25C
Specific Gravity:
0.81 @ 20C/4C
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
118C (244F)
Melting Point:
-89C (-128F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
2.6
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
5 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
0.46
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to
decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong oxidizers, strong mineral acids, halogens, aluminum, chromium
trioxide, alkali metals.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 790 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 8000 ppm/4H; skin rabbit
LD50: 3400 mg/kg; irritation, standard Draize, skin, rabbit, 20 mg/24H
moderate; irritation, standard Draize, eye, rabbit, 2 mg/24H severe;
investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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n-Butyl Alcohol (71-36-3) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily
biodegrade. When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach
into groundwater. When released into the soil, this material may evaporate
to a moderate extent. When released to water, this material is expected to
quickly evaporate. When released into water, this material is expected to
readily biodegrade. This material has a log octanol-water partition
coefficient of less than 3.0. This material is not expected to significantly
bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material is expected to be
readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl
radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a
half-life between 1 and 10 days.
Environmental Toxicity:
The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l. The EC50/48-hour
values for daphnia are over 100 mg/l. This material is not expected to be
toxic to aquatic life.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a
RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this
product may change the waste management options. State and local
disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose
of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and
local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BUTANOLS
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1120
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 370LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BUTANOLS
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1120
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 370LB
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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n-Butyl Alcohol (71-36-3) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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n-Butyl Alcohol (71-36-3) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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n-Butyl Alcohol (71-36-3) No No Yes No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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n-Butyl Alcohol (71-36-3) 5000 U031 No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: Yes
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 3[Y]E
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION
TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT LIVER
AND KIDNEYS.
Label Precautions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Keep container closed.
Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush
eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases
call a physician.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 3.
Disclaimer:
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accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly
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