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How to Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are an important requirement of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. SDSs are essential documents that are used to inform employees,
students and the general public about how materials can be safely handled, used and stored. Since Flinn provides chemicals only to schools, we have written Flinn SDSs
specifically for teachers and their students. Using clear and straightforward language, each Flinn SDS provides all the relevant safety and hazard information in a consistent,
useful and easy-to-read two-page format. Flinn SDSs follow the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The 16 sections are divided
into four major areas, each designed to answer a specific question.
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 181.00
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
n-Butyl Alcohol
A Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
D
It is important that the chemical name on the label C match the name on the SDS. Many chemicals have similar
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names but very different properties.
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
B The most important section! It provides an over view of
the physical and health hazard risks associated with using
the material.
SDS #:
Revision Date:
September 25, 2021
Signal Word D Pictograms ANGER
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Flammable liquid and vapor (H226). Keep away from heat,
sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).
Hazard class: Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1). Causes serious eye damage (H318).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause
respiratory irritation (H335).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects (Category 3). May cause
drowsiness or dizziness (H336). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).
SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS Number Formula
n-Butyl alcohol
Synonym: 1-Butanol; n-Butanol
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
(P305+P351+P338).
If on skin (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Class 1C flammable liquid.
Flash point: 37 oC Flammable limits: Lower: 1.4% Upper: 11.2% Autoignition Temperature: 343 oC
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use triclass dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
NFPA CODE
H-2
F-3
R-0
H
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed
bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
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Formula
Weight Concentration
CH3(CH2)2CH2OH 74.12
C Signal words, either Danger or Warning, heighten the
awareness of the relative risk when using certain chemicals.
Danger is the more severe warning!
D Nine pictograms exist in the GHS classification scheme
to call attention to physical and health hazards. See page 702
for more information about GHS pictograms.
H The NFPA code is a numerical code established by
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). It rates the
substance under fire conditions in four categories. Health,
Flammability, Reactivity and Unusual reactivity: 4 is a severe
hazard; 0 is no hazard.
E This section includes the formula, formula weight,
concentration and CAS No. The CAS No. is the single
identifying number for each specific substance. The CAS No.
should match the CAS No. on the bottle label.
What should I do if a
hazardous situation occurs?
Sections 4–6
F Seek medical attention. These first-aid measures are
only meant for imme diate first aid and should always be
followed up with professional medical care.
G This section is written for the firefighter. Flash point (the
lowest temperature at which enough vapor is present to form
an ignitable mixture with air); upper and lower flammable
limits; and the auto ignition temperature (AIT) are common
properties included in this section.
I How to clean up a spill. Always remove unprotected
personnel from the area and make sure all students are safe.
Contain the spill with sand or absorbent materials.
I
G
F
E
B
A
HOW TO READ A SAFTEY DATA SHEET (SDS) continued on next page.
What is the material and what
do I need to know immediately
in an emergency?
Sections 1–3