Safety Data Sheet: Material Name: (+/-)-2-BUTANOL SDS ID: ohs31100 Issue Date: 2016-06-23 Revision: 2.09

                

(+/-)-2-BUTANOL

ChemADVISOR, Inc. Stone Quarry Crossing 811 Camp Horne Road, Suite 220 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 E-mail: info@chemadvisor.com MSDS is for reference use only; please contact manufacturer for emergency response information, routine product inquiries and orders.

hydroxyls, aliphatic 



2-BUTANOL, (+/-)-; SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL, (+/-)-; DL-SEC-BUTANOL; (+/-)-SEC BUTYL ALCOHOL; DL-METHYLETHYLCARBINOL; UN 1120; STCC 4913225; C4H10O

Emergency Overview 

Color:  colorless 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: liquid

Odor:  fruity odor 

Health Hazards:  respiratory tract irritation, central nervous system depression 

Physical Hazards:  Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. 

Short Term:  irritation, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness 

Long Term:  no information on significant adverse effects 

Short Term:  mild irritation 

Long Term:  no information on significant adverse effects 

Short Term:  burns, blurred vision 

Long Term:  no information is available 

Short Term:  nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness 

Long Term:  liver damage 

CAS EC No Registration No	Component Name Synonyms	1272/2008 (CLP)	Percent
15892-23-6 240-029-8 --	(+/-)-2-BUTANOL	Flam. Liq. 3 - H226 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 STOT SE 3 - H335 STOT SE 3 - H336 Note(s): C	100.0

This product may be regulated, have exposure limits or other information identified as the following: sec-Butyl alcohol (78-92-2).









If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. 



Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. 



Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 



If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. 









See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 



Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point. 



alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, water, alcohol-resistant foam Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray. 



Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective. 









Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. 









Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding required. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. May form peroxides during prolonged storage. Keep in the dark. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 



Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 



Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 



Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 



Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 



The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1000 ppm Any air-purifying half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator. 2000 ppm Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. 

Appearance	Not available	Physical State	Liquid
Odor	fruity odor	Color	colorless
Odor Threshold	0.56 ppm	pH	Not available
Melting Point	-115 °C	Boiling Point	98 - 100 °C
Freezing point	Not available	Evaporation Rate	Not available
Boiling Point Range	Not available	Flammability (solid, gas)	Not available
Autoignition	405 °C	Flash Point	27 °C
Lower Explosive Limit	1.7 %	Decomposition	Not available
Upper Explosive Limit	9.8 %	Vapor Pressure	12.5 mmHg at 20 °C
Vapor Density (air=1)	2.6	Specific Gravity (water=1)	0.808
Water Solubility	(soluble)	Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water	Not available
Viscosity	Not available	Solubility (Other)	Not available
Density	Not available	Physical Form	liquid
Molecular Formula	C2-H5-C-H-(O-H)-C-H3	Molecular Weight	74.12
OSHA Flammability Class	IC

alcohol, ether, benzene 













Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. 



Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. 



combustible materials, acids, metals, oxidizing materials, halogens, metal salts, 

(=/-)-2-BUTANOL: ACID ANHYDRIDES: Incompatible. ACID CHLORIDES: Incompatible. ACIDS: Incompatible. ALKALI METALS: Forms flammable hydrogen gas. CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE: May ignite. HALOGENS: Incompatible. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard. PHOSPHORUS TRICHLORIDE: Reacts explosively. See also ALCOHOLS. ALCOHOLS: ACETALDEHYDE: Violent condensation reaction. BARIUM PERCHLORATE: Formation of highly explosive perchloric ester on refluxing. CHLORINE: Formation of highly explosive alkyl hypochlorites. DIETHYL ALUMINUM BROMIDE: Spontaneous ignition. ETHYLENE OXIDE: Possible explosion. HEXAMETHYLENE DIISOCYANATE: Possible explosion in absence of solvent. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE + SULFURIC ACID: Possible explosion. HYPOCHLOROUS ACID: Formation of highly explosive alkyl hypochlorites. ISOCYANATES: Possible explosion in absence of solvent. LITHIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE: Vigorous reaction. NITROGEN TETROXIDE: Possible explosion. PERCHLORIC ACID (HOT): Dangerous interaction. PERMONOSULFURIC ACID: Possible explosion on contact with primary or secondary alcohols. TRI-ISO-BUTYL ALUMINUM: Violent reaction.

oxides of carbon 

Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon.

Will not polymerize. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, DFG or OSHA

Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects. 

May potentiate toxic effects of carbon tetrachloride. 

(+/-)-2-BUTANOL: Vapors may irritate the respiratory tract, and may cause sore throat, coughing, and shortness of breath High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression with giddiness, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dullness, nausea, and vomiting Extreme exposures may cause unconsciousness and death.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL: Mice exposed to 5330 ppm for 117 hours were narcotized but survived Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL: May cause slight irritation and redness Absorption through the skin is possible Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in a few persons exposed to sec-butyl alcohol.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL Repeated or prolonged contact may cause drying, cracking, and dermatitis due to defatting of the skin.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL Vapors or liquid may cause moderate to severe irritation with redness, pain, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, and corneal burns.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL No data available.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL: May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dullness, drowsiness, incoordination, and unconsciousness Rabbits fed 2 ml/kg exhibited a significantly increased respiration rate 1.87 mg/kg in rats produced a stimulation of the hepatic drug-metabolizing system and potentiated the hepatotoxicity of carbon tetrachloride.



(+/-)-2-BUTANOL: No specific data available Some alcohols cause liver damage.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. 

Component Waste Numbers 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

Germany Water Classification 

The listed component(s) of this material have been checked for country-specific published classifications according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling (GHS). The results of the queries are displayed below. Please see the individual country listings, as additional interpretations or reference information may be available. For a reference list of H- or P-statements, please visit ChemADVISOR’s website at http://www.chemadvisor.com/product-resources/26-pure-substance-and-mixture-databases/247-ghs-hazard-and-physical-statements 

Australia GHS Classifications 

Australia GHS Labeling Information 

European Union GHS Classifications 

European Union GHS Labeling Information 

Indonesia GHS Classifications 

Japan GHS Classifications 

Japan GHS Labeling Information 

Korea GHS Classifications 

Korea GHS Labeling Information 

New Zealand GHS Classifications 

New Zealand GHS Labeling Information 

South Africa GHS Classifications 

Taiwan GHS Classifications 

Taiwan GHS Labeling Information 

No classification assigned. 









ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road Transport; AU - Australia; BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand; C - Celsius; CA - Canada; CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service; CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; CN - China; CPR - Controlled Products Regulations; DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; DOT - Department of Transportation; DSL - Domestic Substances List; EEC - European Economic Community; EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; EU - European Union; F - Fahrenheit; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IDL - Ingredient Disclosure List; IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; JP - Japan; Kow - Octanol/water partition coefficient; KR - Korea; LEL - Lower Explosive Limit; LOLI - List Of LIsts™ - ChemADVISOR’s Regulatory Database; MAK - Maximum Concentration Value in the Workplace; MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits; NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency; NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; NJTSR - New Jersey Trade Secret Registry; NTP - National Toxicology Program; NZ - New Zealand; OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; PH - Philippines; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; RID - European Rail Transport; RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances®; SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit; TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act; TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper Explosive Limit; US - United States 



Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information; however, the manufacturer makes no warranty whatsoever including the warranty of merchantability, expressed or implied, with respect to this information. The manufacturer makes no representations and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental, consequential, or other such damages resulting from its use or misuse.  Supplier gives no warranty whatsoever, including the warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Any product purchased is sold on the assumption the purchaser shall determine the quality and suitability of the product. Supplier expressly disclaims any and all liability for incidental, consequential or any other damages arising out of the use or misuse of this product. No information provided shall be deemed to be a recommendation to use any product in conflict with any existing patent rights. THIS SDS IS TO BE UTILIZED SOLELY AS A REFERENCE DOCUMENT AND IT IS NOT TO BE USED TO SATISFY THE DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (HCS) NOR CANADA'S CONTROLLED PRODUCT REGULATION (CPR). Read the Safety Data Sheet before handling product. Use of any information contained herein is provided at the reader's own risk and thus independent judgment by trained professionals must be utilized at all times. 







Copyright 1984-2016 ChemADVISOR, Inc "RTECS®" is a United States trademark owned and licensed under authority of the U.S. Government, by and through Accelrys/Biovia. Portions ©Copyright 2016, U.S. Government. All rights reserved