sec-Butyl alcohol
Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Butanol, Butylene hydrate, 2-Hydroxybutane, Methyl ethyl carbinolExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 100 ppm (305 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (455 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 150 ppm (450 mg/m3) See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless liquid with a strong, pleasant odor.Molecular Weight
74.1Boiling Point
211°FFreezing Point
-175°FSolubility
16%Vapor Pressure
12 mmHgIonization Potential
10.10 eVSpecific Gravity
0.81Flash Point
75°FUpper Exposive Limit
(212°F): 9.8%Lower Explosive Limit
(212°F): 1.7%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, organic peroxides, perchloric & permonosulfuric acidsExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; narcosisTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 1000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division