MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 1/8
HAZARDS DIAMMOND ?NFPA 704
Fire 2 ?Moderate Flammability
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Health 2?Dangerous
0
2 Reactivity 0 ?no hazard under normal conditions
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
?Product name (label): ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
?Supplier name, address and telephone number:
Elekeiroz S.A. (V醨zea Paulista-SP Plant) - Rua Dr. Edgardo de Azevedo Soares, 392
CEP 13224-030
(00-55-11) 4596-8880 or (00-55-11) 4596-8788 or (00-55-11) 4596-8768(Business hours)
(00-55-11) 4596-8800 or (00-55-11) 9961-4808 (24h)
Fax: (00-55-11) 4596-8881
E-mail (customer service):
elisabete.moskalenko@elekeiroz.com.br
carlos.villani@elekeiroz.com.br
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ABOUT INGREDIENTS
?Common chemical name of the substance: Isobutyl Alcohol.
?Synonyms:
Isobutanol, Isopropylcarbinol, 2-Methyl Propanol, Fermentation Alcohol.
?Register in Chemical Abstract Service (n?C.A.S):
[78-83-1]
?Hazardous ingredients:
Isobutyl Alcohol 99,5% (minimum)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
?Hazards and most important effects:
The vapor is highly discomforting to the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation hazard is increased at higher
temperatures.
Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of vapor are pulmonary irritation, including
coughing, with nausea; central nervous system depression ?characterized by headache and dizziness,
increased reaction time, fatigue and loss of coordination.
Flammable.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 2/8
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
?Inhalation:
Remove the victim from the area. If the respiration has stopped, apply artificial respiration (by a qualified
person ?Physician or Paramedic). If the respiration is difficult, apply oxygen (with medical help or
through a first aid trained person). Keep the victim lying down and warm.
?Contact with the skin:
Wash immediately the affected area with water, during at least 15 minutes, while clothes are removed.
Wash with water and soap, right after
?Contact with the eyes:
Wash them immediately with water during at least 15 minutes, including under eyelids. Remove contact
lenses, if applicable, with medical help. Do not allow the victim to rub his/her eyes or keep them closed.
?Ingestion:
Do not induce vomit, unless the physician has given orientations about that. If the victim is conscious,
give him/her 1 or 2 water or milk glasses to dilute the material. Never give anything through the mouth to
an unconscious person.
?Observation: in any situation, the victim should be sent to emergency medical service.
?Information to physician:
To treat poisoning by the higher aliphatic alcohols:
1.Gastric lavage with copious amounts of water.
2.It may be beneficial to instill 60 mL of mineral oil into the stomach.
3.Oxygen and artificial respiration as needed.
4.Electrolyte balance: it may be useful to start 500 mL.M/6 sodium bicarbonate intravenously but
maintain a cautions and conservative attitude toward electrolyte replacement unless shock or severe
acidosis threatens.
5.To protect the liver, maintain carbohydrate intake by intravenous infusions of glucose.
6.Hemodialysis if coma is deep and persistent.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
?Proper extinguishing media:
-Light fire: alcohol stable foam; dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray or fog ?Large fires
only
?Specific hazards:
Liquid and vapor are Flammable. Moderate fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Vapor forms na explosive mixture with air. Vapor may travel a considerable distance to source of
ignition. Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. On
combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon dioxide (CO). May emit acrid smoke.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 3/8
?Fire Incompatibility:
Avoid reaction with oxidizing agentes. May react with metallic aluminium at high temperatures.
?Specific methods / firemen protection:
-Wear full firefighting clothes, with selfcontained breathing apparatus.
-Remove flammable/combustible materials from fire area, if this operation can be accomplished without
risks.
-Confine wastewaters from fire control for later disposal.
-Cool with water the side parts of the containers exposed to flames, long time after the fire is
extinguished.
6. MEASURES TO CONTROL SPILLS OR LEAKAGES
?Personal precautions:
Isolate the area; evacuate area; keep away or eliminate heat sources; provide local ventilation, with
explosion proof equipment. Prevent the contact of the product with skin, eyes and respiratory ways,
wearing personal protective equipment, mentioned in item 8.
?Environmental precautions:
Avoid product flowing off to sewage gallerires or water bodies.
?Cleaning methods:
Every cleaning procedure should be performed using antisparking materials and equipment.
The waste should be absorbed with sand or ash, or any other non combustible and non sparking absorbant
material, packed in containers, always with a water layer covering the waste. See item 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
?Handling:
-Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Use in a well-ventilated area. Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps. DO NOT enter confined
spaces until atmosphere has been checked. Avoid smoking, bare lights or ignition sources. Avoid contact
with incompatible materials. When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke. Keep containers securely
sealed when not in use. Avoid physical damage to containers. Always wash hands with soap and water
after handling. Work clothes should be laundered separately. Use good occupation work practices.
Observe manufacture's storing and handling recommendations. Atmosphere should be regularly checked
against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions.
?Storage:
Glass container; plastic container; metal can; metal drum. Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
Check all containers are clearly labeled and free from leaks.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 4/8
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
?Control parameters:
Governmental Decree 3214/78, Regulating Standard NR-15: 40 ppm (115 mg/m3). Value (Brazil).
ACGIH-TLV/TWA = 50ppm.
?Engineering Controls:
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be
required in specific circumstances. If risk of overexposure exists, wear NIOSH-approved respirator.
Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed
storage areas.
?Personal Protective Equipment:
-PVC, neoprene or latex rubbers.
-Leather safety shoes or PVC or rubber boots, during residues handling.
-Apron type `barber' made of trevira, tyvek or pvc, for the operador in charge of the product charge or
discharge.
-Full vision safety glasses.
-Facial respiratory protection:
-Exposure Range > 100 to 1000 ppm: Air Purifying, Negative Pressure, Half Mask.
-Exposure Range > 1000 to < 1600 ppm: Supplied Air, Constant Flow/Pressure Demand, Half Mask.
-Exposure Range 1600 to unlimited ppm: Self-contained Breathing Apparatus, Pressure Demand, Full fa
-Cartridge Color: black.
9. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical formula: C4H10O.
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Physical state: liquid.
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Color: colorless.
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Odour: strong similar alcohol.
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pH: not available.
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Specific temperatures at which occurs physical state changes:
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?Melting point: -108篊.
?Boiling point (760 mmHg): 107,9篊.
Flash point: 27篊. (closed cup).
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Auto-ignition temperature: 415篊.
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Explosion limits: lower: 1,6% per volume of air
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upper: 10,9% per volume of air
Vapor pressure kPa: 10 a 21,7篊
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Vapor density: 2,6 (Ar=1).
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Liquid density (20篊.): 0,802.
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Solubility in water (20篊): 9,5%.
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Soluble: alcohol, acetone, ether.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 5/8
10. REACTIVITY AND STABILITY
?Specific conditions:
The substance is considered stable under normal conditions. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
?Incompatibility:
Avoid oxidizers.
?Conditions to avoid:
Presence of open flame. Presence of heat source and ignition source.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
?Acute toxicity and effects:
Inhalation: The vapor is highly discomforting to the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation hazard is
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increased at higher temperatures. Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of vapor are
pulmonary irritation, including coughing, with nausea; central nervous system depression -
characterized by headache and dizziness, increased reaction time, fatigue and loss of coordination.
If exposure to highly concentrated solvent atmosphere is prolonged this may lead to narcosis,
unconsciousness, even coma and possible death.
Eyes: The liquid is extremely discomforting to the eyes and is capable of causing pain and severe
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conjunctivitis. Corneal injury may develop, with possible permanent impairment of vision, if not
promptly and adequately treated. The vapor is discomforting to the eyes. The material may produce
severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to
irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
Skin: The liquid is discomforting to the skin and is capable of causing skin reactions which may
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lead to dermatitis. Most liquid alcohols appear to act as primary skin irritants in humans. The
material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce a contact
dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often characterized by skin redness (erythema)
and swelling (edema) which may progress to vesiculation, scaling and thickening of the epidermis.
Histologically there may be intercellular edema of the spongy layer (spongiosis) and intracellular
edema of the epidermis. Application to human skin produced slight erythema and hyperemia.
Ingestion: The liquid is highly discomforting and may be toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may result in
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nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting. Effects on the nervous system characterize over-
exposure to higher aliphatic alcohols. These include headache, muscle weakness, giddiness, ataxia,
(loss of muscle coordination) confusion, delirium and coma. Gastrointestinal effects may include
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration of liquid alcohols produces an especially toxic response
as they are able to penetrate deeply in the lung where they are absorbed and may produce
pulmonary injury. Those possessing lower viscosity elicit a greater response. The result is a high
blood level and prompt death at doses otherwise tolerated by ingestion without aspiration.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 6/8
?Chronic effects:
Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting with drying, cracking, irritation
and dermatitis following.
?Carcinogenicity: NTP ?not listed; IARC ?not listed; OSHA ?not listed; NIOSH ?not listed; ACGIH ?br>
not listed; EPA ?not listed; MAK ?not listed.
?Toxicity:
Rat (oral) LD50: 2460mg/kg;
Rabbit (dermal) LD50: 3400 mg/kg.
?Irritation:
Rabbit (skin): 20mg/24h-moderate;
Rabbit(eyes): 2 mg (aberto) ?severe;
Rabbit (eyes): 2 mg/24h ?severe.
?Carcinogenicity:
NTP ?n鉶 listado; IARC ?n鉶 listado; OSHA ?n鉶 listado; NIOSH ?n鉶 listado; ACGIH ?n鉶 listado;
EPA ?n鉶 listado; MAK ?n鉶 listado.
NTP ?National Toxicology Program.
IARC ?International Agency for Research on Cancer.
OSHA ?Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NIOSH ?National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
ACGIH ?American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
EPA ?Environmental Protection Act.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects, behaviors and impacts of the product:
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When released into water, it will be lost by evaporation and biodegradation. It would not be
expected to adsorb to sediment or bioconcentrate in fish. No data on its rate of degradation in natural
waters could be found. When spilled on land it is apt to volatilize, biodegrade, and leach into ground water
but no data on the rates of these processes could be found. Its fate in ground water is unknown. In the
atmosphere it will photodegrade primarily by reaction with hydroxyl radicals in hours to days, with the
half-life being shorter in more polluted atmospheres.
Ecotoxicity: Toxicity Threshold (Cell Multiplication Inhibition Test) Uronema parduczi Chatton-Lwoff
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(protozoa) 169 mg/l; LC50 Pimephales promelas (fathead minnows) 1430 g/l/96 hr (95% confidence limits
1370-1490 g/l); age 30 days old, water hardness 47.8 mg/l (CaCO3), temp 25.7 癈, pH 7.58, dissolved
oxygen 6.2 mg/l, alkalinity 40.9 mg/l (CaCO3) /Type of bioassay not specified; EC50 Pimephales promelas
(fathead minnows) 1430 g/l/96 hr (95% confidence limits 1370-1490 g/l); age 30 days old, water hardness
47.8 mg/l (CaCO3), temp 25.7 癈, pH 7.58, dissolved oxygen 6.2 mg/l, alkalinity 40.9 mg/l (CaCO3) /Type
of bioassay not specified; Toxicity Threshold (Cell Multiplication Inhibition Test) Microcystis aeruginosa
(algae) 290 mg/1
BCF: none expected.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 7/8
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): 162%, 5 days.
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Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: log Kow = 0.76.
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13. CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL
?Treatment and disposal methods, wastes and used packages:
Any waste treatment should be in accordance with local and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Road transportation (Brazil/MERCOSUL):
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Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTANOL (罫COOL ISOBUT蚅ICO).
Hazard Class: 3 (flammable liquid)
Hazard Number: 30
UN: 1212.
Packing group: III
?US DOT- 49 CFR 172.101
Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTANOL or ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
Hazard Class: 3
ID N? UN 1212
Packing Group: III
Label: flammable liquid [3].
?IMO ?IMDG
Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTANOL (ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL)
Hazard Class: 3
ID N? UN 1212
Packing Group: III
Label: flammable liquid.
E m S: F-E, S-D.
Stowage and segregation: Category A.
?IATA-DGR
Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTANOL or ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
Hazard Class: 3
ID N? UN 1212
Packing Group: III
Label: flammable liquid [3].
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ?MSDS
ACCORDING DIRECTIVES 91/155/EEC ?93/112/EC
PRODUCT: ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISSUE DATE: 27/06/2001 REV. DATE: 13/11/2007 MSDS N? 80-B REV. N? 4 PAGE: 8/8
15. REGULATION
EPA Regulation:
RCRA 40 CFR: Listed U140 Toxic Waste, Ignitable Waste
CERCLA 40 CFR 302.4: Listed per RCRA Section 3001 5000 lb (2268 kg)
SARA 40 CFR 372.65: Not listed
SARA EHS 40 CFR 355: Not listed
TSCA: Listed
EPA ?Environmental Protection Agency
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
16. OTHER INFORMATION
References:
-MSDS - GENIUM PUBLISHING CORP. (sheet n.?ISO2000).
-ACGIH book, portuguese version, 2006 (translation: ABHO).
-Elekeiroz specification
- IATA 2007
- IMO 2006
Observation:
The information contained in this MSDS are offered in good faith and, as an orientation instrument, without
incurring in explicit or implicit liability. If additional information or explanations are needed, consult the
supplier.
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