ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (90 - 100%)
MSDS Number: I8840 --- Effective Date: 07/21/00
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: 2-Propanol; sec-propyl alcohol; isopropanol; sec-propanol;
dimethylcarbinol
CAS No.: 67-63-0
Molecular Weight: 60.10
Chemical Formula: (CH3)2 CHOH
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 5082, 9037, 9080, U298
Mallinckrodt: 0562, 3027, 3031, 3032, 3035, 3037, 3043, 4359, 6569, H604,
H982, V345, V555, V566
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Isopropyl Alcohol 67-63-0 90 - 100% Yes
Water 7732-18-5 0 - 10% No
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
CAUSES IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your
convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 4 - Extreme (Flammable)
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B
EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract. Exposure to high
concentrations has a narcotic effect, producing symptoms of dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, staggering, unconsciousness and possibly death.
Ingestion:
Can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and death. Gastrointestinal pain,
cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also result. The single lethal dose
for a human adult = about 250 mls (8 ounces).
Skin Contact:
May cause irritation with redness and pain. May be absorbed through the skin
with possible systemic effects.
Eye Contact:
Vapors cause eye irritation. Splashes cause severe irritation, possible
corneal burns and eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Chronic exposure may cause skin effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired liver, kidney, or
pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this agent.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician if irritation develops.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 12C (54F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 399C (750F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 2.0; uel: 12.7
Listed fire data is for Pure Isopropyl Alcohol.
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
noted above. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire or explosion. Vapors
can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Sensitive
to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be
used to keep fire exposed containers cool, dilute spills to nonflammable
mixtures, protect personnel attempting to stop leak and disperse vapors.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate
hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain
and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and equipment.
Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material
(e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste
container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to
sewer! If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the
vapors, to protect personnel attempting to stop leak, and to flush spills away
from exposures.
J. T. Baker SOLUSORB(R) solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of this
product.
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated
location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or
detached storage is preferred. Separate from incompatibles. Containers should
be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use
areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment,
including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Small quantities
of peroxides can form on prolonged storage. Exposure to light and/or air
significantly increases the rate of peroxide formation. If evaporated to a
residue, the mixture of peroxides and isopropanol may explode when exposed to
heat or shock.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
For Isopropyl Alcohol (2-Propanol):
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
400 ppm (TWA)
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
400 ppm (TWA), 500 ppm (STEL)
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at
its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with organic
vapor cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum
use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron
or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact. Neoprene and nitrile
rubber are recommended materials.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Rubbing alcohol.
Solubility:
Miscible in water.
Specific Gravity:
0.79 @ 20C/4C
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
82C (180F)
Melting Point:
-89C (-128F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
2.1
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
44 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
2.83
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Heat and sunlight can
contribute to instability.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Heat, flame, strong oxidizers, acetaldehyde, acids, chlorine, ethylene oxide,
hydrogen-palladium combination, hydrogen peroxide-sulfuric acid combination,
potassium tert-butoxide, hypochlorous acid, isocyanates, nitroform, phosgene,
aluminum, oleum and perchloric acid.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 5045 mg/kg; skin rabbit LD50: 12.8 gm/kg; inhalation rat LC50:
16,000 ppm/8-hour; investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) No No 3
Water (7732-18-5) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to quickly evaporate.
When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater. When
released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate extent.
When released to water, this material is expected to quickly evaporate. When
released into the water, this material is expected to have a half-life between
1 and 10 days. When released into water, this material may biodegrade to a
moderate extent. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
When released into the air, this material is expected to be readily degraded
by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released
into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10
days. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the
atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:
The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l. This material is not
expected to be toxic to aquatic life.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as
hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA
approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may
change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may
differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused
contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPANOL
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1219
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 355LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPANOL
Hazard Class: 3.2
UN/NA: UN1219
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 355LB
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) Yes Yes No Yes
Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) No No Yes No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Isopropyl Alcohol (67-63-0) No No No
Water (7732-18-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): Yes CDTA: Yes
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Mixture / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2[S]2
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES
IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY
BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN.
Label Precautions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse. In all cases, get medical attention.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 7.
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