Butyl Alcohol

Butyl Alcohol ��� Identification

1.1Product Identifier Product Form: Substance Product

1.2Intended Use of the Product raw material for printing inks and printing ink additives, Paint related material

1.3Company Information

RLS Chemicals

149 Elsburg Road, Germiston

Information (Product safety) Telephone: +27 11 913 8060

1.4 Emergency Telephone Number

South Africa +27 67 064 2645

1. Hazards identification

Hazards description

The substance is a flammable liquid and may form explosive air/vapour mixtures.

Vapours may spread along floors and be ignited by electrostatic charges.

The substance may cause permanent eye damages and by skin contact irritation and dehydration. Vapours are irritating to the respiratory system and also affects the central nervous system which may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Early symptoms of exposure may include fatigue and headache.

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Acute toxicity ��� Oral Category 4 ��� (H302) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 ��� (H315) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 ��� (H318) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 ��� (H335,H336)

Flammable liquids Category 3 ��� (H226)

Xn ��� Harmful

Xi ��� Irritant

2.2. Label elements

Symbols/Pictograms

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H318 ��� Causes serious eye damage

H315 ��� Causes skin irritation

H302 ��� Harmful if swallowed

H336 ��� May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H335 ��� May cause respiratory irritation

H226 ��� Flammable liquid and vapour

Butyl Alcohol ��� Precautionary Statements

P210 ��� Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. ��� No smoking

P241 ��� Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment

P305 + P351 + P338 ��� IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

P303 + P361 + P353 ��� IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower

P304 + P340 ��� IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 ��� Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell

2.3. Other hazards

None known

1. Composition/information on ingredients

Preparation on the base:

propan-1-ol; n-propanol

Contents: >= 1.232 %W/W

CAS-No. 71-23-8 Index-No. 603-003-00-0 EC-No. 200-746-9

Symbol(s) F, Xi R-phrase(s) -R11 -R41 -R67

butan-1-ol; n-butanol

Contents: >= 62.001 %W/W

CAS-No. 71-36-3 Index-No. 603-004-00-6 EC-No. 200-751-6

Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R22 -R37/38 -R41 -R67

2-methylpropan-1-ol; iso-butanol

Contents: >= 10.861 %W/W

CAS-No. 78-83-1 Index-No. 603-108-00-1 EC- No. 201-148-0

Symbol(s) Xi R-phrase(s) -R10 -R37/38 -R41 -R67

butan-2-ol

Contents: >= 0.838 %W/W

CAS-No. 78-92-2 Index-No. 603-004-01-3 EC-No. 201-158-5

Symbol(s) Xi R-phrase(s) -R10 -R36/37 -R67

pentanol isomers, with the exception of those specified elsewhere in this Annex

Contents: >= 18.006 %W/W

CAS-No. 6032-29-7 Index-No. 603-006-00-7 EC-No. 227-907-6

Symbol(s) XnXn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20 -R37 -R66 -R10 -R20 -R37 -R66

pentanol isomers, with the exception of those specified elsewhere in this Annex

Contents: >= 4.161 %W/W

CAS-No. 598-75-4 Index-No. 603-006-00-7 EC-No. 209-950-2

Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20 -R37 -R66

pentanol isomers, with the exception of those specified elsewhere in this Annex

Contents: >= 2.06 %W/W

CAS-No. 584-02-1 Index-No. 603-006-00-7 EC-No. 209-526-7

Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20 -R37 -R66

For the full text of the H-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

1. First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice Immediate medical attention is required. Emergency eyewash facilities must be located

in the vicinity of where the product is handled. If unconscious place in

recovery position and seek medical advice. First aid personnel should pay

attention to their own safety.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Rinse mouth with water. If irritation persists get medical

advice/attention.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Use lukewarm water if possible. Get

medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Eye contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also

under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Use lukewarm water if

possible. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical

attention.

Self-protection of the first aider

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

By ingestion: May cause abdominal pain, headache, nausea and diarrhoea. Large doses affect liver and kidneys. May have a narcotic effect. By inhalation: The substance causes respiratory tract irritation and have a narcotic effect. Inhalation of high concentrations of vapours may cause irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, dizziness, dullness, and unconsciousness. It can as well give the same symptoms like those of ingestion. By skin contact: The substance has an irritating and degreasing effect. May cause allergic reactions. By eye contact: Vapours are irritating for the eyes, causing flood of tears and pain. Splashing may cause eye inflammation. Chronic effects: Prolonged inhalation has caused auditory nerve and vestibular injury resulting in severe vertigo and hearing loss in workers exposed to 1- butanol. Repeated or prolonged contact may degrease the skin resulting in drying, cracking and eczematous dermatitis. Person 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.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically.

1. Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

High volume water jet.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

The substance is a flammable liquid and may form explosive air/vapour mixtures. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapours.

Butyl Alcohol ��� Hazardous combustion products

Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2).

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Additional information

Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. Foam should be applied in large quantities as it is broken down to some extent by the product.

1. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protectives and emergency procedures

Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ventilate affected area. Remove all sources of ignition

6.2. Environmental precautions

Minimize the area spreading and cover the drains. Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for containment

Small spill

Large spill

Methods for cleaning up

Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers for later disposal

Pump up the product into a spare container suitably labelled.

Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See Section 7,8,13 for more information.

1. Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity). Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.

Butyl Alcohol ��� General Hygiene Considerations

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity). Keep under nitrogen blanket.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

For details, see the separate exposure scenario(s).

1. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Exposure Limits

Keep personal exposure levels below Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) and national exposure limit values (if existing).

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) ��� worker

Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) ��� Consumer

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)

8.2. Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Eyewash stations. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection Tight sealing safety goggles.

Hand Protection Wear protective gloves. Ensure that the breakthrough time of the glove material is not exceeded. Refer to glove supplier for information on breakthrough time for specific

gloves.

Skin and body protection Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of

splashes).

Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term exposure:

Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65��C, e. g. Type A)

Suitable respiratory protection for higher concentrations or long-term exposure:

Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� Environmental exposure controls

Further information concerning special risk management measures: see annex of this safety data sheet (exposure scenarios).

1. Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance

liquid

colourless

Odour sweet

Odour threshold No data available

Property Values Remarks ���Method pH 5 @ 20��C (47 g/l)

Melting point/freezing point -90 ��C / -130 ��F lit.

Boiling point / boiling range 117 ��C / 243 ��F OECD Test No. 103: Boiling Point Flash point 36 ��C / 97 ��F ASTM D 7094-04 Evaporation rate No information available Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable

Explosive limits

Upper explosive limits 11.2 Vol-% lit.

Lower explosive limits 1.4 Vol-% lit.

Vapour pressure 1.0 kPa @ 25��C (lit.)

Vapour density No information available Relative density 0.81 D20/4, ISO 2811-2 Water solubility 47 g/L @ 20 ��C OECD Test No. 105: Water Solubility Solubility(ies) No information available Partition coefficient 1.1 log POW (@25��C) OECD Test No. 117: Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water), HPLC Method

Autoignition temperature 320 ��C / 608 ��F ASTM E 659-78

Decomposition temperature Not applicable

Kinematic viscosity No information available Dynamic viscosity 2.9 mPa s @ 20��C, ISO 3219 Explosive properties The product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.

Oxidising properties Not oxidizing.

Density No information available Bulk density No information available

9.2. Other information

No information available.

1. Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

The substance is an alcohol. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. The substance forms esters through condensation reactions. The substance may be oxidized to aldehydes and ketones.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with: Oxidising substances, Strong acids. Reacts with ethylene carbonate to form butyl cellosolve (n butoxyethanol) (highly toxic). Reacts with nitrous acid to form butyl nitrite (toxic). Reacts with ammonia to produce toxic butylamine.

10.4. Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity).

10.5. Incompatible materials

Strong oxidising agents. Attacks plastic and rubber.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapours. Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2)

1. Toxicological information

11.1. Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� Information on toxicological effects

Information on likely routes of exposure

Inhalation. Dermal.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics See Section 4 for more information.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Acute toxicity

Harmful if swallowed.

OECD Test No. 403: Acute Rat Inhalation >17.76 mg/l LC0

Skin corrosion/irritation

Irritating to skin.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Not a skin sensitiser.

Germ cell mutagenicity

Not mutagenic.

Carcinogenicity

Since all in vitro mutagenicity studies are negative, there is no hint for any carcinogenic potential.

Reproductive toxicity

The material has been tested in rats and found to cause no significant reproductive effects.

1. Ecological information

12.1. Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� Toxicity

Low toxicity to aquatic organisms.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Readily biodegradable

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No bioaccumulation potential

12.4. Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� Mobility in soil

The product does not adsorb to suspended solids and sediment based upon the log Koc which indicates a high mobility in soil.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance does not meet the criteria for classification as PBT or vPvB.

1. Disposal considerations

Product In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging Packaging that cannot be cleaned must be disposed of in the

1. Transport information

ADR UN-Number: 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; F1; Description of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.

(butanols, pentanols)

RID UN-Number: 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; F1;

Description of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.

(butanols, pentanols)

ADNR UN-Number: 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; F1; Description of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.

(butanols, pentanols)

IMDG UN-Number: 1987; Class: 3; EmS: F-E, S-D; Packaging group: III; Description of the goods: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.

(butanols, pentanols)

ICAO/IATA UN-Number : 1987; Class: 3; Packaging group: III; Description of the goods: Alcohols, n.o.s. (butanols, pentanols)

Further information IMO Shipping name:Noxious Liquid , NF,(7) n.o.s. (Sabutol, contains n-Propyl alcohol),ST3, Cat Y

1. Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� International Regulations

Not applicable.

European Union

Council Directive 2012/18/EU on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work

Commission Regulation No 10/2011 relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Commission Decision 96/335/EC establishing an inventory and a common nomenclature of ingredients employed in cosmetic products (INCI)

15.2. Butyl Alcohol Industrial Grade ��� Chemical safety assessment

A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

1. Other information

All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with GHS SANS 10234. The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. RLS cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, RLS does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale.

Disclaimer

The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product���s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage���s consequent of handling the above product.

Add to Wishlist

Add to Wishlist