BFNGS - ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Product Identification

Product ID:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:06/15/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4993
MSDS Number: BFNGS

Responsible Party
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Preparer: JOHN P. SEPESI

Cage: 86961

Contractor
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

Ingredients

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9394

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION- HEADACHE, NASAL AND RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, POSSIBLE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND EVEN ASPHYXIATION. INGESTION- CAN CAUSE
NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, AND GAST ROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. EYES-
LIQUID ORVAPOR MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, BLURRED VISION, AND REDNESS.
SKIN- DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION- IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR
CHEMTREC (POISON CONTROL) IMMEDIATELY. INDUCE VOMITING ONLY IF
ADVISED BY PHYSICIAN OR CHEMTREC (POISON CONTOL). INHALATION-
IMMEDIATELY MOVE V ICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF VICTIM HAS STOPPED
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES
OR SKIN- IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF COOL WATER.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=11.7C, 53.F
Autoignition Temp:=362.8C, 685.F
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:12.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, "ALCOHOL" FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
COOL. IF A LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER SPRAY TO
DISPERSE THE VAPORS AND TO PROTECT PERSONNEL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN THE POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE WITH A FULL FACE
PIECE WHEN THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSURE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CONTAIN SPILLED MATERIAL. TRANSFER TO SECURE
CONTAINERS. WHERE NECESSARY, COLLECT USING ABSORBENT MEDIA.
DETERMINE IF THE RELEASE IS RE PORTABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. DETACHED OR OUTSIDE STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE
SHOULD BE IN NFPA-APPROVED FLAMMABLE LIQUID AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID UNCONTROLLED RELEASES OF THIS MATERIAL.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT. RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE SELECTED BASED ON THE FORM AND
CONCENTRATION OF CONTAMINANT IN AIR AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA.
Ventilation:HANDLE IN THE PRESENCE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SMOKING SHOULD BE PROHIBITED IN STORAGE AREAS. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN THE STORAGE AREA. KEEP CLOSURE ON
CONTAINER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=82.2C, 180.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-113.9C, -173.F
Vapor Pres:33 MM HG
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.784
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AND COLORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SMOKE, FUMES OR HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL RECOVERED MATERIAL SHOULD BE PACKAGED,
LABELED, TRANSPORTED AND DISPOSED OF, OR RECLAIMED IN CONFORMANCE
WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH GOOD
ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

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