n-Butanol
n-Butanol (C4H10O), also known as 1-Butanol or n-Butyl alcohol, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcohol odor. It is used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and in various industrial and consumer applications.
Packing:
Typically available in 160kg/drum.
Applications:
n-Butanol is a versatile chemical compound with various applications:
- Solvent: Used as a solvent for paints, coatings, resins, and cleaning agents.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of other chemical compounds, such as butyl acetate and butyl acrylate.
- Cosmetics: Used as a solvent and viscosity reducer in personal care products.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent and intermediate in pharmaceutical formulations.
- Cleaning Agents: Used in industrial and household cleaning formulations.
Hazard Identification:
n-Butanol is a flammable liquid and may cause irritation. The main hazards associated with its use include:
- GHS Hazard Pictograms:
- Signal Word: Warning
- Hazard Statements:
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
- H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H318: Causes serious eye damage.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statements:
To handle n-Butanol safely, the following precautions are recommended:
- Prevention:
- P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
- P233: Keep container tightly closed.
- P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
- P242: Use non-sparking tools.
- P243: Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- Response:
- P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
- P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
- P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
- P330: Rinse mouth.
- P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P370+P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- Storage:
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405: Store locked up.
- Disposal:
- P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
REACH CERTIFICATE
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Substance Name | n-Butanol |
| EC/List Number | 200-751-6 |
| CAS Number | 71-36-3 |
| Registration Number | (Specify Registration Number Here) |
| Registration Date | (Specify Registration Date Here) |
| Tonnage Band | >1000 tonnes/year |
| Registration Type | Full Registration |
| EC/List Name | Butan-1-ol |
| Current Only Representative | Various ORs / Joint Submission |
| Company UID | (Not publicly available for joint submissions) |
