MSDS Number: A6372 * * * * * Effective Date: 05/11/07 * * * * * Supercedes: 11/09/06 Amyl Alcohol (Mixed Isomers) 1. Product Identification Synonyms: Mixed Pentanols; Pentyl Alcohol (Mixed Isomers) CAS No.: Not applicable to mixtures. Molecular Weight: 88.15 Chemical Formula: C5H11OH Product Codes: 9032 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Amyl Alcohol 71-41-0 55 - 68% Yes 2-Methylbutanol 137-32-6 25 - 40% Yes Isoamyl Alcohol 123-51-3 2 - 15% Yes3. Hazards Identification Emergency Overview -------------------------- WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. LIQUID CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION, SEVERE EYE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE EYE BURNS. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life) Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potential Health Effects ---------------------------------- Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors can irritate the nose, throat, and upper respiratory passages. Higher concentrations have a narcotic effect and may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, double vision, shortness of breath, and delirium. In severe cases, inhalation may be fatal. May cause pulmonary edema, a medical emergency. May cause heart effects. Ingestion: Moderately toxic by ingestion, can cause headache, nausea, delirium and methemoglobin formation in the blood. Other symptoms may parallel those from inhalation exposure. Vomiting may cause aspiration into lungs and result in chemical pnuemonia. Skin Contact: Skin contact causes irritations and possibly burns if contact is repeated or prolonged. May be absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: Vapors cause severe irritation. Symptoms may include tearing, pain, redness, swelling. Liquid contact causes severe irritation and possible burns. Chronic Exposure: Repeated inhalation of aerosols may result in lung and kidney injury. Chronic exposure may cause skin effects. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. 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: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. 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: 33C (91F) CC Autoignition temperature: 300C (572F) Flammable limits in air % by volume: lel: 1.2; uel: 10.0 Listed fire data is for amyl alcohol (CAS 71-41-0). Flammable. Upper explosive limit is for 100C (212F). Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Explosion: Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Sensitive to static discharge. Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. 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 MeasuresVentilate 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® 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. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Airborne Exposure Limits: - AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL): 100 ppm (360 mg/m3), 8-hour, TWA Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally