Isopentyl Alcohol SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Isopentyl Alcohol

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9885

Signal Word
DANGER

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: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if inhaled (H332). Avoid breathing gas, mist, vapors or spray (P261).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Isopentyl alcohol Synonyms: 3-Methyl-1-butanol; Isoamyl alcohol	123-51-3	(CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂OH	88.15

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Get medical advice or attention (P313). 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 so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class II combustible liquid.
Flash point: 43 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.2% Upper: 9.0% Autoignition Temperature: 350 °C
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

H-1
F-2
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or other inert absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides.
Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, Store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Avoid prolonged storage (see Section 10). Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 100 ppm (OSHA, ACGIH); Ceiling 125 ppm (ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Clear, colorless liquid. Strong, disagreeable odor like alcohol.
Soluble: Slightly in water. Miscible with alcohol and ether.

Boiling point: 131 °C
Melting point: -117 °C
Refractive index: 1.4053
Specific gravity: 0.813

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, acid chlorides, and anhydrides.
Shelf life: Poor. May form explosive peroxides with age. Do not distill to dryness.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: eye, skin, respiratory tract irritation; headache, dizziness; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), nausea, vomiting,
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 1300 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: 3970 uL/kg

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Amyl Alcohols. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN1105.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (204-633-5), RCRA code D001.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.

Isopentyl Alcohol Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Isopentyl Alcohol