ICSC 0798 - ISOAMYL ALCOHOL

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL	ICSC: 0798 (June 2015)
3-Methyl-1-butanol Isopentyl alcohol Isobutylcarbinol

CAS #: 123-51-3

UN #: 1105

EC Number: 204-633-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 42°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 42°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Headache. Drowsiness. Weakness. Nausea. Vomiting. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give nothing to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective clothing, safety goggles and filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable non-plastic containers as far as possible. Absorb liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and reducing agents.
PACKAGING

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL

ICSC: 0798

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Reacts with reducing agents. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks plastics and coatings.	Formula: C₅H₁₂O / (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH Molecular mass: 88.2 Boiling point: 132°C Melting point: -117°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2.5 (moderate) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 42°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 340°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-10.5 (at 100°C) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.28 Viscosity: 4.67 mm²/s at 25°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Reacts with reducing agents. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks plastics and coatings.

Formula: C₅H₁₂O / (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 88.2
Boiling point: 132°C
Melting point: -117°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 2.5 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 42°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 340°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-10.5 (at 100°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.28
Viscosity: 4.67 mm²/s at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. Ingestion could cause effects on the central nervous system. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. Ingestion could cause effects on the central nervous system. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 100 ppm as TWA; 125 ppm as STEL. MAK: 73 mg/m³, 20 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); pregnancy risk group: C. EU-OEL: 18 mg/m³, 5 ppm as TWA; 37 mg/m³, 10 ppm as STEL

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 10-20-37-66; S: (2)-46; Note: C

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       ISOAMYL ALCOHOL (JECFA Evaluation)