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1-PENTANOL

ICSC: 0535

n-Amyl alcohol
n-Butyl carbinol
n-Pentyl alcohol
CH3(CH2)3CH2OH / C5H12O
Molecular mass: 88.2
ICSC # 0535 		CAS # 71-41-0
RTECS # SB9800000
UN # 1105
EC # 603-006-00-7
July 04, 1997 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 33°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 33°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

•INHALATION Cough. Headache. Nausea. Dizziness. Drowsiness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES Pain. Redness. Possible corneal damage.
Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Burning sensation. Vomiting (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, and alkaline metals and alkaline-earth metals. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

Note: C
Xn symbol
R: 10-20-37-66
S: 2-46
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II
ICSC: 0535 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

1-PENTANOL

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with oxidants. Attacks many alkaline and earth alkaline metals forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: 20 ppm, 73 mg/m3;
Peak limitation category: I(4); Pregnancy risk group: C
(DFG 2007).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour or aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system , resulting in depression. Exposure at very high concentrations may result in unconsciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 138°C
Melting point: -79°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3
Flash point: 33°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 300°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-10.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.40

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1105-II

NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0;
Card has been partially updated in October 2004: see Occupational Exposure Limits,
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Fire fighting.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0535 1-PENTANOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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