Product ID:1-BUTANOL
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-124-0509
MSDS Number: CJMNB

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

1-BUTANOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 71-36-3

RTECS: EO1400000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM (300 MG/M3)

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 790 MG/KG (RTECS).
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS
(LABEL). VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT,
PERMEATOR), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INGESTION, OF INHALATION.
VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT
(SENSITIZER). SEVERE OVER EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN DEATH. CAN BE
FATAL IF INHALED OR INGESTED. MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN.
INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE IS CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATE RING, AND
ITCHING. SKIN INFLAMMATION IS CHARACTERIZED BY ITCHING, REDDENING,
ANDOCCASIONALLY BLISTERING. CHRONIC - EXPOSURE TO TOXIC MATERIAL
MAY PRODUCE GENERAL DETERIORATION OF HEALTH BY AN ACCUMULA TION IN
ONE OR MANY HUMAN ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE OVER EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN DEATH. CAN
BE FATAL IF INHALED OR INGESTED. MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN.
INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE IS CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATERING, AND
ITCHING. SKIN INFLAMMATION IS CHARACTERIZED BY ITCHING,
REDDENING,AND OCCASIONALLY BLISTERING.

First Aid:EYE: CHECK AND REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE
AN EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: GENTLY AND THROUGHLY
WAS H WITH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, PERFORM
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RES USCITATION. ( WARNING: IT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO DO
SO). SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR
MILK. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=28.9C, 84.F
Autoignition Temp:=343.C, 649.4F
Lower Limits:1.4%
Upper Limits:11.2%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND,
ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
WITH WATER SPRAY. COOL CONTAINING VESSELS WITH WATER JET.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. MOVE CONTAINERS
FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: DILUTE WITH WATER AND MOP UP, OR
ABSORB WITH AN INERT DRY MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: FLAMMABLE LIQUID. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITOR. STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT
RISK. ABSORB WITH DRY EARTH, SAND/NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. PREVENT
ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED AREAS; DIKE IF NEEDED.
ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED
IN A SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT.
KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILAT ED PLACE. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENTS
CONTAINING THIS MATERIAL. A REFRIGERATED ROOM WOULD BE PREFERRABLE.
Other Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND SOURCES OF
IGNITION. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE GAS, FUMES, VAPORS/SPRAY.
IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT. IF INGEST ED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW
THE LABEL. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. KEEP AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLES.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN CONFINED AREAS, IF EXCESSIVE
MISTING IS EXPECTED OR IF EXPOSURE MAY OR DOES EXCEED RECOMMENDED
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL), WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION FOR ORGANIC V APORS (REFER TO 29 CFR 1910.134).
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE IF REPEATED CONTACT POSSIBLE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES (SPLASH)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER,
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, APRON, LAB COAT. VAPOR RESPIRATOR.
BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPOSURE LIMITS: TWA: 50 PPM.

HCC:F3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=117.7C, 243.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-89.5C, -129.1F
Vapor Pres:4.39 MM OF HG @ 68F
Vapor Density:2.55
Spec Gravity:0.81
Viscosity:2.84 CPS @70F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.5 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:PARTIAL
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID - SLIGHT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY REACTIVE WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS. VERY SLIGHTLY
TO SLIGHTLY REACTIVE WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS, ACIDS, ALKALIS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO ADDITIONAL REMARK
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE MAY BE
FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:DERMAL (LD50) ACUTE 3400 MG/KG (RABBIT),
VAPOR (LC50): ACUTE 8000 PPM (RAT) (4 HOURS)

Ecological:THE PRODUCTS OF DEGREDATIONS ARE MORE TOXIC. PRODUCTS OF
BIODEGREDATION: ARE CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Federal Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED ON THE
TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA) INVENTORY LIST: 1-BUTANOL.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NONE. REGULATED
BY THE STATES OF PENNSYLVANIA AND MASSACHUSETTS: 1-BUTANOL

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