CLDWN - 84-9790, BUTYL ALCOHOL

Product Identification

Product ID:84-9790, BUTYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:03/10/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-344-0332
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLDWN

Responsible Party
EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
480 DEMOCRAT RD
GIBBSTOWN, NJ 08027
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 856-423-6300

Cage: KO703

Contractor
EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
70 GIBBSTOWN, NJ 08027 US

Telephone: 856-423-6300

Cage: KO703

Ingredients

BUTYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 71-36-3

RTECS: EO1400000

OSHA PEL 300 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED AS CANCER
CAUSING AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED; CAUSES
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. VAPOR IRRITATING
TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. LARGE CONCENTRATIONS OR CONTINUED
OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE HEA RING LOSS, KIDNEY OR LIVER INJURY.
IRRITATING ON CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY AND LIVER CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALTION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING IS STOPPED.
INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIO US PERSON. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
AND WASH BEFORE REUSE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=35.C, 95.F
Lower Limits:1.40
Upper Limits:11.20
Extinguishing Media:USE "ALCOHOL" FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION
SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA OF UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE ANY IGNITION SOURCES
UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARDS.
CONTAIN THE RELEASE A ND ELIMINATE THE SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE
WITHOUT RISK. TAKE UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL AS
DIRECTED. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS ON
REPORTING RELEASES. "SEE OTHER"

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND OXIDIZERS. DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS. DO NOT GET INTO EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WH EN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:SPILL: REFER TO REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR REPORTABLE
QUANTITY & OTHER REGULATORY DATA. EM SCIENCE RECOMMENDS SPILL-X
ABSORBENT AGENT FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SPILLS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CAN BE PROVIDE D THROUGH THE EM SCIENCE TECHNICAL SERVICE
DEPARTMENT (856) 423-6300. USE SX0863 SOLVENT SPILL TREAT EMENT
KIT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS OF PRODUCT OR ANY
COMPONENT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
OSHA REGULATIONS ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATORS(NEGATIVE
PRESSURE TYPE) UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOULD BE
IMPLEMEMTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED/TRANSFERRED
IN APPROVED FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT NAME: BUTYL ALCOHOL. SYNONYMS: N-1-BUTANOL. CHEMICAL FAMILY:
ALIPHATIC ALCOHOL. FORMULA: CH3CH2CH2CH2OH. MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
74.12. CATALOG NUMBERS: BX1777, BX 1780; BX1780S.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=117.7C, 243.9F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-89.C, -128.2F
Vapor Pres:420C
Vapor Density:2.55
Spec Gravity:0.810
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:7.7%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ALCOHOL
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99+%

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, OTHER: HALOGENS, ALUMINUM, ALKALI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: U031, D001. TREATMENT:
INCINERATION, FUELS BLENDING OR RECYCLE. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSIBLE TREATMENT
SITES. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WA STE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA. ORL-RAT LD50: 790 MG/KG.
IHL-RAT LC50: 8000 PPM/4H. IHL-HMN TCLO: 25 PPM. TOXICOLOGICAL
FINDINGS: TEST ON LABORATORY ANIMALS INDICATE MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE
ADVERSE MUTAGENIC AND REPRODUC TIVE EFFECTS. CITED IN REGISTRY OF
TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS).

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.

Transport

Transport Information:DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: BUTANOL. DOT ID NUMBER:
UN1120.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:BUTYL ALCOHOL: OSHA FLOOR LIST-Y. SARA
313-Y. 5000 DEMINIMIS FOR SARA 313 (%)-1.0.
Federal Regulatory Information:THE CAS NUMBER OF THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED
ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.