Isobutyl Alcohol
Isobutyl alcohol (C4H10O), also known as 2-methyl-1-propanol, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. It is used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and component in coatings.
Packing:
Typically available in 170kg/drum.
Applications:
Isobutyl alcohol is a versatile chemical compound with various applications:
- Solvent: Used as a solvent for paints, coatings, inks, and adhesives.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of esters, ethers, and other chemical compounds.
- Coatings: Used as a component in coatings and surface treatments.
- Cleaning Agent: Used in some cleaning formulations.
Hazard Identification:
Isobutyl alcohol is a flammable and irritant chemical. The main hazards associated with its use include:
- GHS Hazard Pictograms:
- Signal Word: Warning
- Hazard Statements:
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements:
To handle isobutyl alcohol 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.
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- Response:
- 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.
- P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P370+P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- Storage:
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405: Store locked up.
- Disposal:
- P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
REACH CERTIFICATE
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Substance Name | Isobutyl Alcohol |
| EC/List Number | 201-148-0 |
| CAS Number | 78-83-1 |
| Registration Number | (Specify Registration Number Here) |
| Registration Date | (Specify Registration Date Here) |
| Tonnage Band | >1000 tonnes/year |
| Registration Type | Full Registration |
| EC/List Name | Isobutyl Alcohol |
| Current Only Representative | Various ORs / Joint Submission |
| Company UID | (Not publicly available for joint submissions) |
