Comet Chemical Company Ltd.
3463 Thomas Street Innisfil ,ON L9S 3W4
Tel: (705) 436-5580 Fax: (705) 436-7194
Material Safety Data Sheet
ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
Revision Date: 2008/06/30
Section 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Chemical family: Mixture.
Product uses: Paint and lacquer solvent, chemical synthesis, flavouring.
Product name: Isobutyl Alcohol
Supplier: Comet Chemical Ltd.
3463 Thomas Street
Innisfil, On.
L9S 3W4.
Supplier 24 hour phone number: (705)436-5580 - weekdays from 8:00-5:00.
(800)567-7455 all other times (Newalta Services).
Section 3 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Route of entry: Eye contact, skin contact, skin absorption, inhalation and ingestion.
Effects of acute exposure
Eye contact: Severe irritation.
Skin contact: May cause drying and irritation.
Skin absorption: No adverse effects are expected with normal use.
Inhalation: Irritant.
Intoxication.
May cause drowsiness.
May cause headache and dizziness.
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Ingestion: May cause vomiting and diarrhea.
May cause drowsiness.
May cause headache and drowsiness.
May cause signs of intoxication.
Effects of chronic exposure: Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin
(dermatitis).
Sensitization to product: No
Carcinogenic effects: Experimental animals only.
The relationship to humans has not been fully established.
Reproductive effects: No effects reported.
Teratogenicity: Not available.
Mutagenicity: Not available.
Synergistic materials: None known.
Section 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing.
Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Eye contact: Flush eyes with clear, running water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. If
irritation persists, consult a physician.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, qualified personnel should administer
artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Obtain immediate medical attention.
Give large quantities of water to drink.
Do not induce vomiting, keep person warm, quiet.
Guard against aspiration of liquids into lungs.
If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Additional information: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all
inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable
for any inaccuracies.
Section 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability: Flammable.
Conditions of flammability: Heat, sparks and open flames.
Extinguishing media: Dry chemical.
Foam
Water fog.
Water spray.
Do not use direct water jet.
Special procedures: Firefighters should wear adequate protective gear.
Self-contained breathing apparatus required.
Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers.
Auto-ignition temperature (癈): Lowest known value.
415癈
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Flash point (癈), method: 28癈
Lower flammability
1.7%
limit (% vol):
Upper flammability
10.6%
limit (% vol):
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to static discharge: Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive.
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide (CO).
Smoke
Nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Toxic fumes.
Rate of burning: Not available.
Explosive power: Not available.
Section 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Leak/Spill: Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Dike area to prevent spreading.
Ventilate area.
Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Use non-sparking tools.
Explosion proof motors are recommended.
Pump to containers or soak up on inert absorbent.
Place in a closed container for disposal.
Do not flush to sewer.
Blanket spill with foam to protect against accidental ignition.
Section 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling procedures and Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
equipment: Avoid breathing vapors/mists.
Use adequate ventilation.
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to task.
Use proper grounding procedures.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not cut, grind, weld or drill on or near containers.
Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse.
Storage requirements: Store away from all sources of ignition.
Store away from incompatible materials.
Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area.
Butyl rubber.
Neoprene or nitrile gloves.
Viton gloves.
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Respiratory/Type: None required under normal use.
If TLV is exceeded.
NIOSH approved organic vapors.
Eye/Type:
Safety glasses with side-shields.
Chemical safety goggles.
Footwear/Type: Safety shoes per local regulations.
Clothing/Type: Long sleeve shirt, long trousers.
When splashing is possible.
Apron
Impervious clothing.
Other/Type: Eye wash facility should be in close proximity.
Emergency shower should be in close proximity.
Ventilation requirements: As needed to stay below TLV.
Exposure limit of material: See hazardous ingredients section.
Section 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid.
Appearance & odor: Clear
Alcoholic odour.
Colorless.
Odor threshold (ppm): < 50 ppm
Vapour pressure (mmHg): 9 (1.18kPa) @ 20癈
Vapour density (air=1): 2.6
Volatiles (%)
By volume: Not available.
Evaporation rate
Not available.
(butyl acetate = 1):
Boiling point (癈): 107癈
Freezing point (癈): -108癈
pH: Not available.
Specific gravity @ 20 癈: 0.803
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Solubility in water (%): ~ 10 g/L (20癈)
Coefficient of water\oil dist.: Not available.
VOC: Not available.
Section 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions of instability: Contact with incompatible substances.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatible substances: Strong oxidizing agents.
Chromium trioxide.
Hazardous decomposition
See hazardous combustion products.
products:
Section 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 of product, species & route: 2460 mg/kg rat oral.
3400 mg/kg rabbit dermal.
LC50 of product, species & route: 8000 ppm rat inhalation.
Section 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental toxicity: No data at this time.
Environmental fate: No data at this time.
Section 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations.
May be incinerated.
Section 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
TDG classification: ISOBUTANOL (ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL)
UN1212
CLASS 3
PG III.
Special shipping information: See transportation information.
Section 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS classification:
B2, D2B.
DSL status: Appears on DSL.
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Section 16 : OTHER INFORMATION
Supplier MSDS date: 2008/06/30
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