| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1263 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 3 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | n-Amyl Alcohol (1-Pentanol) Reagent A.C.S. |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | CH(CH)OH |
| RTECS: | SB9800000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 71-41-0 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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n-Amyl Alcohol (1-Pentanol) | CAS# 71-41-0 | 100% | V/V | TXDS: orl-rat LD 2200 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconcious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Above flashpoint, vapor-air mixtures are explosive. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry well ventalated area. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | -78C | Specific Gravity | 0.81
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| Boiling Point: | 136C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 100% |
| Vapor Pressure: | 2mm Hg |
Evaporation Rate: | 0.23 |
| Vapor Density: |
3.0 |
Evaporation Standard: |
Butylacetate =1 |
| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
300C |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Clear liquid, characteristic odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
1.2% |
| Flash Point: |
33C |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
10.0% |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. |
Materials to Avoid:
Oxidizers, alkali metals, halogens, concentrated H2SO4 & HNO3 |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon oxides |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| May be absorbed through skin. Acute: Irritation to skin, eyes, lungs, mucous membranes and GI tract. Nausea, headache, dizziness, narcotic effect. Chronic: Systemic poisoning, liver and kidney damage, lung damage, nerve damage. Conditions aggravated/target organs: Persons with pre-existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible |
| DOT Classification: Amyl Alcohols, 3, UN1105, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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