Chemicals Classification and Hazard Communication Record

A.1 Identification of the chemicals

Name of Chemicals n-Butyl alcohol

(a)

CAS Number 71-36-3

(b)

Synonyms n-Butanol, Propyl Carbinol

(c)

(d) Molecular formula (if any) CH3 (CH2 )2CH2OH

(e) Structural formula (if any)

1
(f) Purity 95 % w/w

Significant impurities or
(g) 2
additives

(h) Known uses General purpose solvent in chemicals industries

1
(w/w) for solids, liquids, dusts, mists and vapours, and (v/v) for gases
2
Only those contributing to the hazard classification
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A.2 Classification result

Classification Justification Data Source

Explosive / Oxidizing Properties Not expected base on structure

Flamable liquid Category 3

Physical

Acute Toxicity Oral / Inhalation / Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact

Dermal with skin. Of low toxicity if vapour inhaled.

Irritating to skin. Severlely irritating to eyes with

Irritation / corrosion skin / eye /
irreversible damage. Vapours are irritating to the
respiratory tract.
respiratory tract.

Sensitisation Does not cause allergic skin reactions.

Single or repeated exposure to vapours may cause

Toxicity after repeated exposure
Health CNS depression (drowsiness or dizziness). The
Oral / Inhalation / Dermal
other predominant effect is local irritation.

The substance did not cause genetic damage when

Genotoxicity / Mutagenicity
tested in vitro and in vivo.

Not anticipated to cause cancer under conditions of

Carcinogenecity
normal use.

Did not cause birth defects in laboratory animals. No

adverse effects were seen in the foetus at doses
that were not toxic to the mother. Similar materials
Reproductive / Development
did not cause reproductive effects in laboratory
Toxicity
animal. In addition, no compound-releated adverse
effect on reproductive organs were noted in
subchronic animal studies with n-Butanol.

Should not be released into the environment.

Environment Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.

Date of classification : 19 Desember 2019

Remark Name of classifier & Position : Herry Prasetyo (Researcher)

Approved by : Mr. Dianto