CKGNT - 84-4530, N-AMYL ALCOHOL

Product Identification

Product ID:84-4530, N-AMYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/30/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
MSDS Number: CKGNT

Responsible Party
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-1150

Info Phone: 800-227-1150

Cage: 59896

Contractor
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

Ingredients

N-AMYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 71-41-0

RTECS: SB9800000

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2200MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: LUNGS, KIDNEYS, CNS.
EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY
CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY NTP,
IARC, OR OSHA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, EYE
PROBLEMS, IMPAIRED KIDNEYS, OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. L AUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL
CENTER. NEVER GI VE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:=33.C, 91.4F
Autoignition Temp:=300.C, 572.F
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:10
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING. ABSORB
MATERIAL WITH SUITABL E ABSORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, COOL, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM FIRE HAZARDS.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS SHOULD BE BONDED GROUNDED FOR TRANSFER TO
AVOID STATIC SPARK.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
N-AMYL ALCOHOL/PART# 84-4530; 500 ML.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:134-138C
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-79.C, -110.2F
Vapor Pres:1 AT 13.6C
Vapor Density:3.04
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.18 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:2.7G/100G WATER AT 22C.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX, AND ALDEHYDES BURNING IN LIMITED
O2.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER
(TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:ORAL-RAT LD50: 2200 MG/KG. EYE-RBT: 20
MG/24HR SEVERE.

Other Information

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecology

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS:D001.

Transport

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: AMY ALCOHOLS, 3, UN1105, III.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE. SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS NAME LIST: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.