Date 2/1/98
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
n-BUTANOL
SECTION 1 - Identification
Product Name n-BUTANOL
Manufacturer's Name Union Carbide Chemicals and
Plastics Tech. Corp.
Chemical Name Butyl Alcohol
Manufacturer's Address 39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT 06817-0001
Formula C4 H9 QH
Telephone Number
Chemical Family Alcohois
Molecular Weight 74.12 Synonyms Propylcarbinol;
1-Butanol; n-Butyl Alcohol. Cas# & Name 71-36-3
1-Butanol
Physical State Liquid
Percent Volatiles (by weight) 100
SECTION 2 - Physical Properties
Ingredients
%
MATERIAL
CAS $
EXPOSURE LIMIT
100
1-Butanol
71-36-j
50 ppm - Ceiling, OSHA & ACGH
Appearance and Odor Transparent colorless Characteristic non-residual
Boiling Point ( F) 243.9 Specific
Gravity (Water = 1) .8109 at 20/20
C Solubility in Water 7.45% at
25C
Freezing Point -89.3 C -128.7 F
Vapor Pressure (mmHg) 4.2 Vapor Density (Air = 1) 2.55
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
0.44
SECTION 3 - Fire or explosion Data
Flash Point ( F) 95
Tag Closed Cup ASTM D 56
Flammable Limits in Air % by volume LOWER: 1.4 UPPER: 11.2
Autoignition Temperature ( F) 95 EST
LEL (%) 8.6 (calculated) UEL (%) 18.8
(calculated)
Extinguishing Media Apply alcohol-type or all-purpose-type foam by
manufacturer's recommended techniques for large fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical
media for small
fires.
Special Firefighting Procedure Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers and structures. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Protection Vapors form from this product and may travel
or be moved by air currents and ignited by pilot lights, other flames, smoking, sparks,
heaters, electrical equipment, static discharges or other ignition sources at locations
distant from product handling point, This material may produce a floating fire
hazard.
SECTION 4 - Health Data
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S) 1-Butanol 50 ppm (skin) - Ceiling. OSHA &
ACGH Values from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z - 1 - a & ACGH 1991 -
92
Effects of Overexposure Swallowing: Moderately toxic. May cause abdominal
discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, headache may occur. Dizziness and
drowsiness may
occur.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Swallowing If
patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Obtain
medical
attention..
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is
difficult, oxygen
may be given by
qualified personnel. Obtain medical
attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing before
reuse.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with and continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
attention.
Notes to Physician
: There is no specific antidote. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at
the
control of
symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. Any material aspirated during
vomiting may cause
lung injury.
Therefore, emesis should not de induced mechanically or pharmacologically. If it is
considered
necessary to
evacuate the stomach contents, this should be done by means least likely to cause
aspiration
(e.g. gastric
lavage after endotracheal incubation). Butanol is toxic of aspirated. The
vapor appears to cause a
special vacuotar keratopathy in humans.
SECTION 5 - Reactivity
Stable X
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid None Known
Incompatibly Strong mineral acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products Burning can produce the following
combustion products: Carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide is
highly toxic if inhaled, carbon dioxide in sufficient concentrations can act as an
asphyxiant.
Hazardous Polymerization: No X
Yes
Conditions to Avoid
SECTION 6 - Spills and Leaks
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled Small spills can be
flushed with large amounts of water; larger spills should collected for disposal.
Extinguish and do not turn on any ignition source until the area is determined to be free
from fire or explosion hazard. Wear suitable protective
equipment.
Waste or Disposal Precautions incinerate in a furnace where permitted under
Federal, State and local regulations. At very low concentrations in water, this
product is biodegradable in a biological wastewater treatment
plant.
SECTION 7 - Special Protection
Respirators: No Yes X
Use self-contained breathing apparatus in high vapor
concentrations.
Ventilation: General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory
where this product is stored and handled in closed equipment. Special local
ventilation is needed at points where vapors can be expected to escape to the workplace
air.
Gloves Butyl
Other
Eye Protection Monogoggles or
Faceshield
SECTION 8 - Special Precautions
Handling & Storage DANGER: Causes eye burns, flammable, harmful if
inhaled, Causes skin irritation, Aspiration may cause lung damage. May cause
dizziness and drowsiness.
Do not get in eyes, keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid
contact with skin and clothing, do not swallow. Keep container closed. Use
with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
ONLY
Other Precautions PROCESS HAZARD: Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or
mists from process
equipment operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden presence of obvious
ignition sources. Published
"autoignition" or "ignition" temperature values cannot be treated as
safe operating temperatures in chemical processes
without analyses of the actual process conditions.
Any use of this product in elevated-temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated
to establish and maintain safe
operating conditions. Further "ignition Hazards of Organic Chemical
Vapors."
TRANSFER HAZARD: Vapors of this product may be ignited by static sparks. Use
proper bonding and grounding during liquid transfer as described in National Fire
Protection Association document NFPA 77.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
STATUS ON SUBSTANCE LISTS
The concentrations shown are maximum or ceiling levels (weight %) to be used for
calculations for regulations.
FEDERAL EPA
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
requires notification of the National Response Center of release of quantities of
Hazardous Substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (ROs) in 40 CFR
302.4
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the
statute are:
Chemical
CAS NUMBER
UPPER BOUND CONCENTRATION %
1-Butanol
71-36-3
100
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency
planning based on Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) and release reporting based on
Reportable components present in this product at a level which could require reporting
under the statute are: none
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III
Requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40CFR
372 (for SARA 31 3) This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
distributed for this material. Components present in this product at a level which could
require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical
CAS NUMBER
UPPER BOUND CONCENTRATION %
1-Butanol
71-36-3
100
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) STATUS
The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory.
STATE RIGHT - TO - KNOW
California Proposition 65
This product does not cantain material which the State of California has found to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Massachusetts Right - to - Know, Substance list (MSL) Hazardous Substances and
Extraordinary Hazardous Substances on the MSL must be identified when present in products.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (=> 1%)
Chemical
CAS NUMBER
UPPER BOUND CONCENTRATION %
1-Butanol
71-36-3
100
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know. Hazardous Substance list Hazardous Substances and Special
Hazardous Substances on the list must be identified when present in products.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the
statue are:
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (=> 1%)
Chemical
CAS NUMBER
UPPER BOUND CONCENTRATION %
1-Butanol
71-36-3
100
CALIFORNIA SCAQMD RULE 443.1 VOC'S:
VOC 809 g/l; Vapor pressure 4 mm Hg @ 20 C
OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
NEW YORK STATE BULK STORAGE REGULATIONS (GNYSRR Parts 595-599)
This product is covered by GNYSRR for Bulk Storage and Release Reporting and Response.
Technical Guidance and recommended practices are as follows:
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Suitable materials of construction are; Steel, stainless steel, baked phenolic lined steel
galvanized steel.
Materials not to be used; Copper and copper alloys, Plastics are not recommended for
"flammable liquids"
STORAGE SYSTEM DESIGN
Design should comply with applicable industry, Federal, and local codes for a Class IC
Flammable liquid with regards to mechanical, electrical, safety and health components.
Should also comply with NYS/ Chemical Bulk Storage proposed regulations Parts589.3
to 589.6 (for existing tanks). or Parts 599.2 and 599.7 (for new or substantially modified
tanks).
CONDITIONS FOR STORAGE
Store at normal ambient temperatures.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
A testing/inspection program which ensures structural integrity and proper system
operation should be established inspection and maintenance procedures and testing of
equipment should comply with NYS/DEC proposed regulations Parts 598.7 to 598.10
TRANSFER AND UNLOADING
These operations should comply with NYS/DEC proposed regulations, Part 598.5
NOTE----
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Union Carbide.
We believe that the information contained herein is current as of the date of the Material
Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of the information and the conditions of the use of
the product are not under the control of Union Carbide, it is the user's obligation to
determine conditions of safe use of the product.
REVISED SECTIONS
The format of this MSDS has been altered slightly.
in addition, the text of several statements have been changed to enhance consistency among
product with similar characteristics.
Please review the entire MSDS to insure safe handling and us of this material.
This MSDS was provided by Applied Research Institute, Newtown, CT. Applied
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