CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE: Isopropyl Alcohol

COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION OF CHEMICAL

Chemical name isopropyl alcohol

Chemical formula C3H8O

Chemical family Hydrocarbon

Synonyms Isopropanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, 2-Propanol, sec-propyl

alcohol,
Composition vol% 97-99
Use Fuel additive, Hard-surface cleaner, Industrial & Institutional
cleaning, Industrial use, Intermediate, Paint and Coatings,
Personal care, Pharmaceutical, Process material,
Process/Extraction Solvent, Raw material for chemical
processes, Raw material for cosmetic products, Raw material
for industry, Solvent

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Eyes Vapours cause eye irritation. Splashes caused severe irritation,

possible corneal burns and
eye damage.

Skin May cause skin irritation with redness and pain. May be absorbed
through the skin with
possible systemic effects.

Ingestion Ingestion can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and death.

Gastrointestinal pain,
cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may also result. The single
lethal dose for a
human adult = about 250mls

IF inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

Inhalation comfortable for breathing

FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do Get medical attention.

Skin Contact Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.

Inhalation In case of Inhalation, remove to fresh air. In not breathing,

give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.

Ingestion Give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by

mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical attention.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Methods and materials Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Remove all sources of
for containment and ignition. Contain spillage, and then collect with non-
cleaning up combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth,
diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for
disposal according to local / national regulations. Do not
flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Should not be released into the environment.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Safe handling advice Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before
beginning transfer operations. Keep away from heat and
 sources of ignition.

Storage/Transport Ambient
pressure

Load/Unload Ambient
temperature

EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING Air contaminant levels should be controlled below the
MEASURES Permissible Exposure Limit (400 ppm 980 mg/m3) or
Threshold Limit Value (200 ppm) for this. Ensure adequate
ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof
PERSONAL equipment
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

Eyes
Chemical resistant goggles must be worn., Face-shield

Skin
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.

Inhalation Respiratory protection is normally not required except in

emergencies or when conditions cause excessive airborne
levels of mists or vapours. Use NIOSH approved respiratory
protection.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Colourless liquid

Odour alcohol-like

Odour threshold
No data available
Flash point
12 °C, 53.6 °F;
Flammability
Upper explosion limit: 12 %(V)
Lower explosion limit: 2 %(V)

Boiling point/range

Melting point/range 82.4 °C, 180.3 °F;

Auto-ignition -88.5 °C, -127.3 °F;

temperature

Decomposition 398.9 °C, 750 °F;

temperature

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

Vapour pressure
No data available
Vapour density
Density 33 mm Hg @ 20 °C, 68 °F;

Relative density No data available

Water solubility 0.785 g/cm3 @ 20 °C, 68 °F;

Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic 0.7855 - 0.7879 ASTM D 1298;

pH miscible

Evaporation rate 0.1mm2/s

2.4 mPa.s
Partition coefficient: n-
octanol/water 7

Volatile organic
compounds (VOC) No data available
content

No data available

100 %

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Incompatible material Will react with strong oxidizing agents.

 Heat, flames and sparks. Avoid temperatures above 35°C,
Conditions to avoid direct sunlight and contact with sources of heat.

Combustion products include carbon dioxide, carbon

Hazardous monoxide and possibly other unidentified organic compounds
decomposition products
Strong acids and oxidizing agents
Materials to avoid Acid anhydrides
Aluminium
Halogenated compounds

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Hazardous
polymerisation

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute dermal toxicity LD50 Rabbit: > 2,000 mg/kg
(literature value)
Acute inhalation toxicity LC50 Rat (8 hours): > 20 mg/l
(literature value).

Acute oral toxicity LD50 Rat: > 2,000 mg/kg

(literature value

Skin corrosion/irritation (Rabbit)

Skin Not irritating (literature value)

Serious eye damage/eye (Rabbit)

irritation irritating (literature value)
Respiratory or skin Guinea pig: not sensitizing; Buehler Test
sensitisation (literature value)

Germ cell mutagenicity Genotoxicity in vitro:

Type: Ames test
System: Salmonella typhimurium; with and without
metabolic activation
Result: In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects
(literature value)
Genotoxicity in vivo:
No data available
Assessment Mutagenicity:
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Reproductive toxicity Reproductive toxicity:

No data available
Assessment Reproductive toxicity:
No data available
Teratogenicity:
No data available
Assessment teratogenicity:
No data available

STOT - single exposure The substance or mixture is classified as specific target organ
toxicant, single exposure, category 3 with narcotic effects.

STOT - repeated Rat; Oral; 90-day; NOAEL: 1,730 mg/kg

exposure LOAEL: 3,160 mg/kg
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration toxicity No data available

Carcinogenicity Contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to fish LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)) 96 hours: >
100 mg/l; flow-through test
(literature value)

Toxicity to aquatic EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)) 24 hours: > 100 mg/l;
invertebrates static test
(literature value)

Toxicity to algae EC50 (Scenedesmus quadricauda (Green algae)) 7 d: > 100

mg/l; static test
(literature value)
Oncorhynchus mykiss: LC50 = 5540 mg/l 96h

Chronic toxicity to fish No data available

Chronic toxicity to No data available

aquatic invertebrates

Biodegradation Readily biodegradable.

BOD5 (5 d): 53 %
(literature value)

Bioaccumulative
potential No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log Pow <= 4).
Mobility in soil
No data available

Other adverse effects

This substance is not considered to be persistent,
bioaccumulating and toxic (PBT).;

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal Product must be contained and not disposed to sewerage
systems, drains or waterways. Advise flammable nature.
Dispose of all waste containers and used drums in accordance
with local authority guidelines. Empty containers must be
decontaminated by rinsing with water. Non-returnable
containers should be de-gassed prior to disposal. Suitable for
incineration by approved agent under controlled conditions if
permitted by local authorities, otherwise disposal must be in
accordance with local waste and environmental authority
requirements.

TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING INFORMATION

UN name UN 1219

Proper shipping name Isopropanol

Class Class 3; packaging group II