International Chemical Safety Cards

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL

ICSC: 0798

3-Methyl-1-butanol
Isopentyl alcohol
Isobutylcarbinol
C₅H₁₂O / (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 88.2

ICSC #    0798
CAS #     123-51-3
RTECS # EL5425000
UN #        1105
EC #         603-006-00-7
October 09, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 45°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 45°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Dry skin. Redness. Roughness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	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 take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the chest and stomach. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. Weakness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

Note: C
Xn symbol
R: 10-20-37-66
S: 2-46
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III

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ICSC: 0798

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

ISOAMYL ALCOHOL

ICSC: 0798

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Reacts with reducing agents . Reacts violently with hydrogen trisulfide causing explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 100 ppm as TWA; 125 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 100 ppm, 370 mg/m³
Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: C:
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (360 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (360 mg/m³) ST 125 ppm (450 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 500 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, if ingested.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 132°C
Melting point: -117°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.5
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: 45°C c.c. 55°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 350°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-9 (at 100°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.42

ENVIRONMENTAL
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N O T E S

Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-II

NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0798	ISOAMYL ALCOHOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.