Material Safety Data Sheet

1-Pentanol

MSDS# 15280
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 1-Pentanol
Catalog AC160600000, AC160600010, AC160600025, AC160600250, A394-4, A394-500, A394-J4,
Numbers: NC9855511
Synonyms: Pentan-1-ol; n-Amyl alcohol; Pentyl alcohol.
Fisher Scientific
Company Identification: One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in the US, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100
CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS#: 71-41-0
Chemical Name: 1-Pentanol
%: 98+
EINECS#: 200-752-1
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Hazard Symbols: XN

Risk Phrases: 10 20 37 66
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Aspiration hazard if
swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause liver and kidney damage. Stench. Causes eye, skin, and
respiratory tract irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous
system, liver, respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause
Skin:
drying and cracking of the skin.
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system
Ingestion:
effects. May cause burning sensations, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath and headache.
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation may produce burning sensation, coughing,
Inhalation: wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. May cause central nervous system
effects.
Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
Eyes:
eyelids. Get medical aid.
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
Skin:
 contaminated clothing and shoes.
Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to
Ingestion: do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs
naturally, have victim lean forward.
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Possible aspiration hazard. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or
Inhalation:
inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to
Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved
General or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel
Information: to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Containers may explode in the heat of
a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Media:
Autoignition
300 deg C ( 572.00 deg F)
Temperature:
Flash Point: 49 deg C ( 120.20 deg F)
Explosion
1.3 vol %
Limits: Lower:
Explosion
10.5 vol %
Limits: Upper:
NFPA Rating: health: 2; flammability: 3; instability: 1;
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Information:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Wear a self
contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal
Spills/Leaks:
Protection section). Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Do not let this chemical enter
the environment.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Take
Handling: precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or
inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-
Storage:
area. Store protected from moisture.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|-------------------- |------------------- |------------------- |----------------- |
| 1-Pentanol |none listed |none listed |none listed |
+-------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- +

OSHA Vacated PELs: 1-Pentanol: None listed

Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
Eyes:
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
 Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
Respirators: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: stench
pH: 7 (25 g/L water)
Vapor Pressure: 2.6 mbar @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 3.0 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate: 0.18 (butyl acetate=1)
Viscosity: 4 mPa @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 137 - 139 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: -78 deg C ( -108.40°F)
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.811
Molecular Formula: C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.15
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 71-41-0: SB9800000
RTECS:
CAS# 71-41-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 81 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 5 uL/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 3200 mg/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
LD50/LC50: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 200 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 5660 uL/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 370 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 2830 uL/kg;
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Carcinogenicity: 1-Pentanol - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Other: Do not empty into drains.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: UN1105
Packing Group: III
Canada TDG
Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: UN1105
Packing Group: III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R 66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Safety Phrases:
S 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 71-41-0: 1
Canada
CAS# 71-41-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List
Canadian WHMIS Classifications: B2, D1B, D2B
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
CAS# 71-41-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 71-41-0 is listed on the TSCA
Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #9 Date 7/20/2009

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