n-Amyl Alcohol Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 72
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
n-Amyl Alcohol
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Signal Word
WARNING
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 and dermal (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin (H303+ H313).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if inhaled (H332).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
n-Amyl alcohol
Synonyms: Pentyl alcohol; 1-Pentanol
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71-41-0 |
CH3(CH2)4OH
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88.15 |
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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 so. Continue rinsing. 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.
Class II combustible liquid. Flash point: 49 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.2% Upper: 10% Autoignition Temperature: 300 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
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.
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. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
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).
Colorless liquid. Banana-like odor. Soluble: Alcohol Soluble in water: 2.7 g/100 mL
Boiling point: 137.5 °C Melting point: -79 °C Specific gravity: 0.814
Avoid heat, sparks, and oxidizing agents. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Absorbed through skin and respiratory tract. Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Nervous system, lungs, kidneys.
ORL-MUS LD50: 200 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: 2306 mg/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Amyl alcohols. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN1105.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-752-1), RCRA code D001.
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