Section III - HEALTH & FIRST AID
INFORMATION
INHALATION: May irritate upper respiratory tract.
High concentrations may be anesthetic and/or cause bronchopneumonia or
pulmonary edema, or headaches, sleepiness, nausea, confusion, loss of
conciousness, digestive and visual disturbances and death. Remove
patient to fresh air. Provide oxygen if breathing is difficult, administer
artificial respiration if breathing ceases. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: May be fatal or cause blindness.
May cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, may be anesthetic and
intoxicating. Guard against aspiration into lungs, if vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into
lungs. If patient is conscious, give 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: High vapour concentration of liquid
contact with eyes causes irritation, tearing and burning. Flush with
water for at least 15 minutes with eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged and repeated contact may
cause dryness and irritation. Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and discard.
OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION:
LD50 = 5-15 g/kg (oral, human)
LD50 = 5.045 g/kg (acute oral, rat)
LD50 = 12.8 g/kg (acute dermal,
rabbit)
LD50 = 3.6 g/kg (oral, mouse)
LC50 = 16,000 ppm (8 hour acute
inhalation rat)
Human lethal dose, ca 250 ml
Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders
may be aggravated by exposure to this product. Prolonged or
repeated contact with skin can cause defatting and drying of the
skin resulting in skin irritation and dermatitis.
Section IV - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: 82.3oC
FREEZING POINT: -89°C - -86°C
FLASH POINT: 14°C (closed cup)
VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1): 2.07
VAPOUR PRESSURE: 33 MM Hg @ 20oC
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): 1.44
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: fully miscible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.787
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Clear, colourless liquid
with a distinctive medicinal alcohol-like odour.
Section V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
FLASH POINT & METHODS USED: 14oC (closed
cup)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 399°C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR; % BY VOL. LOWER: 2.3%
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR; % BY VOL. UPPER: 12.7%
NFPA RATING: HEALTH (1) FIRE (3) REACTIVITY (0)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol foam, carbon
dioxide, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PRECAUTIONS:
Use water fog, "alcohol" foam dry chemical or CO2, wear self
contained breathing apparatus and cool fire-exposed containers with water.
Closed containers may explode in fire. Always stay away from ends of
container due to explosive potential.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Beware of
flashback along vapour trail.
Section VI - REACTIVITY
STABILITY: stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: will not occur
CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID: Avoid all
possible sources of ignition, avoid strong oxidizing agents. Avoid
acids, strong acids or strong bases. May be corrosive to lead and
aluminum.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide,
Carbon monoxide, Formaldehyde oxides of carbon, and various unidentified
organic compounds.
Section VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
CONTROL MEASURES: Use in a well ventilated area.
Ensure electrical grounding of metal containers.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear an organic vapour
mask of self contained breathing apparatus if high vapour concentrations are
likely.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear plastic gloves and
impervious clothing.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety goggles if splashing
is likely. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are
proximal to the workstation.
Section VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Local exhaust is
acceptable. Use explosion proof ventilation to prevent vapour
accumulation.
SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS: Shut off all possible
sources of ignition. Dike spill to prevent its spreading. Mop small
spills up with water an run to waste diluting greatly with water. For
large spills, wear respiratory protection; transfer spill to salvage
container using either absorbent material or vacuum. May be harmful to
aquatic life.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Small amounts may be run to waste
greatly diluting with water, large amounts must be retained for disposal
according to local, provincial and federal guidelines. Consult professional
disposal service.
Section IX - REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Regulated under the
Transport of Dangerous Goods Act
DOT CLASSIFICATION: Class 3.2, UN 1219, PG II
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Isopropyl alcohol
OTHER DOT INFORMATION: none
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: B2, D2B
OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: DSL list
Section X - PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING, STORAGE & USAGE
Store and use in cool, dry, well ventilated area, be
cautious of static electricity and other sources of ignition.
Isopropanol may attack aluminum if the surface oxide film is broken. Storage
in aluminum containers is not recommended.
PREPARED BY: MSDS Department
DATE:
Update January 10, 2008 |
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