FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION -- ISOAMYL ALCOHOL;ISOPENTYL ALCOHOL  -- 6810-01-031-3308
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ISOAMYL ALCOHOL;ISOPENTYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:10/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-031-3308
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ISOAMYL ALCOHOL (PRIMARY & SECONDARY)
CAS:123-51-3
RTECS #:EL5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/125 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/125 STEL 94

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:3438MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN
    RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT,CNS
    EFFECTS,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,FAINTNESS,DROWSINESS,NAUSEA.
    CHRONIC:IRRITATION,DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES,SEEK
    MEDICAL HELP. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES;WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SEEK MEDICAL HELP.
    INGESTION:GET MEDI CAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:109F/43C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:662F
Lower Limits:1.92
Upper Limits:9.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,HALON,WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO NOTED BY MFR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER
    FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES (NO CONTACT LENSES).
Other Protective Equipment:APRON;EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:941F/505C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-179F/-117C
Vapor Pres:2.8 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.8
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A DISAGREEABLE ODOR AND
    PUNGENT,REPULSIVE TASTE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING MATERIAL,STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE & FUMES/VAPORS CO/CO*2.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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