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Isopropyl alcohol 99.9% for professional use

Hazard

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Take precautions against static electricity discharges. Avoid inhalation of dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

IF CONTACT WITH SKIN (or hair): Remove contaminated clothing immediately - rinse/shower house with water.

AFTER INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air and rest in a position that facilitates breathing.

IF CONTACT WITH EYES: Rinse gently with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses. If possible: continue rinsing.

SECTION 1. Identification of the substance or mixture

1.1 Product Identification:
Product name : Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9%
REACH registration number : 01-2119457558-25
Product code : P50055 CAS no. : 67-63-0
EINECS no. : 200-661-7

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against. Use of the substance or mixture: Solvent/industrial use

SECTION 2. Identification of hazards.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008)
Flammable liquids, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3. Central nervous system
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H319: Causes severe eye irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Flammable liquids, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H319: Causes severe eye irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness

2.2 Labeling elements
Labeling (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008)

Hazard icon(s):

Signal word:	Hazard
Hazard Statement(s):	H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes severe eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Safety Recommendation(s):	Prevention P243 Take precautions against static electricity discharges. P261 Avoid inhalation of dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Measures P303+P361+P353 IF CONTACT WITH SKIN (or hair): remove contaminated clothing immediately - rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF INHALED: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses, if possible; continue rinsing.

SECTION 3. Composition and information on ingredients.

3.1 Substances

Chemical name	CAS No. EINECS No./ ELINCS No.	Assay (%)
Propane-2-ol	Isopropyl alcohol	isopropanol
67-63-0	200-661-7
minus 99.8%

SECTION 4. First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
If inhaled: Remove to fresh air.
If swallowed: Drink plenty of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
In case of contact with skin: Wash off with plenty of water.
In case of contact with eyes: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

4.2 Main acute and delayed symptoms and effects
Hazards: No data available.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical care and special treatment required
Treatment: For specialist advice, the physician should contact the poison information center.

SECTION 5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry powder or water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Strong water jet.

5.2 Special hazards caused by the substance or mixture.
Specific firefighting hazards: No data available.

5.3 Advice for firefighters
Further information: Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

SECTION 6. Measures in case of accidental release of the substance or mixture

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge to surface water or sewage system. Do not allow product to contaminate groundwater.

6.3 Containment and cleaning methods and materials
Cleaning methods: Absorb in inert absorbent material (e.g., sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

6.4 Reference to other sections
For personal protection, see section 8.

SECTION 7. Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling of the substance or mixture
Safe handling advice: Ensure adequate ventilation. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread on the floor.
Advice for protection against fire and explosion: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Do not allow to enter drains (explosion hazard). Take measures against static electricity discharges.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including incompatible products
Storage and container requirements: Keep container tightly closed. Store between 5 and 25 ºC in a dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition sources and direct sunlight.
German storage classification: 3 Flammable liquids

7.3 Specific end use
Before using this substance/mixture, refer to the Technical Guidelines.

SECTION 8. Exposure control measures / personal protection.

8.1 Control parameters
The product contains no constituents for which MAC values have been established.
The product contains no constituents for which MAC values have been established.

DNEL
Propane-2-ol; Isopropyl alcohol; isopropanol:
End use: Employees
Route of exposure: Skin contact
Possible health conditions: Chronic effects
Exposure time: 1 d
Value: 888 mg/kg
End use: Employees
Route of exposure: Inhalation
Possible health conditions: Chronic effects
Value: 500 mg/m3
End use: consumers
Route of exposure: Skin contact
Possible health conditions: Chronic effects
Exposure time: 1 d
Value: 319 mg/kg
End use: consumers
Route of exposure: Inhalation
Possible health conditions: Chronic effects
Value: 89 mg/m3
End use: consumers
Route of exposure: Ingestion
Possible health conditions: Chronic effects
Exposure time: 1 d Value: 26 mg/kg

PNEC
Propane-2-ol; Isopropyl alcohol; isopropanol:
Freshwater
Value: 140.9 mg/l
Seawater
Value: 140.9 mg/l
Freshwater deposition
Value: 552 mg/kg
Sea deposits
Value: 552 mg/kg
Bottom
Value: 28 mg/kg

8.2 Exposure control measures.

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: No personal respiratory protection required in normal use. In case of insufficient ventilation, exceedance of workplace limits, excessive odor nuisance or release of aerosols, mist and smoke, use a respirator that is independent of the ambient air or respirator with filter type A or corresponding combination filter (in case of occurrence of aerosol, mist and smoke, e.g. A-P2 or ABEK-P2) according to EN 141.
Eye protection: Close-fitting safety dust goggles.
Hygiene measures: Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
Protective measures: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapors or spray mist.

Environmental exposure control
General advice: Do not drain into surface water or sewage system. Do not allow product to contaminate groundwater.

SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties.

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance : Liquid
Color : Colorless
Odor : Alcoholic
pH : not applicable
Solubility in water : completely miscible
Boiling point/boiling range : 82 ºC, 1.013 hPa
Melting point/trajectory : approx. -89ºC
Flash point : 12 ºC
Lower explosion limit : 2 % (V)
Upper explosion limit : 12% (V)
Vapor pressure : 42 hPa, 20 ºC 60.2 hPa, 25 ºC
Density : 0.7855 g/cm3, 20 ºC
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water : log Pow: 0.05, 25 ºC (literature value)
Self-ignition temperature : > 399 ºC
Ignition temperature : 425 ºC
Thermal decomposition : No decomposition if directions are followed.
Viscosity, dynamic : 2.5 mPa.s, 20 ºC 2.1 mPa.s, 25 ºC
Explosive properties : Non-explosive, non-explosive

9.2 Other information
Oxidizing potential : no data available.
Refractive index : 1.376 - 1.378, 20 ºC

SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity.

10.1 Reactivity
No data available.

10.2 Chemical stability
No data available.

10.3 Possible hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

10.4 Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.

10.5 Chemically interacting materials
Materials to avoid : No data available.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products : No decomposition with normal storage.

SECTION 11. Toxicological information.

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Further information: No data available.

Components
Propane-2-ol; isopropyl alcohol; isopropanol:
Acute oral toxicity: LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg, rat, GLP: no, (literature value)
Acute dermal toxicity: LD50: > 2,000 mg/kg, rabbit, GLP: no, (literature value)
Skin corrosion/irritation: Rabbit, Result: not irritating, GLP: no, (literature value)
Serious eye injury/eye irritation: Rabbit, Result: irritating, GLP: no, (literature value)
Respiratory/skin sensitization: Bühler test, guinea pig, Result: not sensitizing, GLP: no, (literature value)

Mutagenicity in sex cells
Genotoxicity in vitro: Ames test, Salmonella typhimurium, with and without, Result: not mutagenic, GLP: no, (literature value)

SECTION 12. Ecological information.

12.1 Toxicity
Components
Propane-2-ol; isopropyl alcohol; isopropanol:
Fish Toxicity: LC50: > 100 mg/l, 48h, Leuciscus idus melanotus, still, GLP: no, (literature value)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50: > 100 mg/l, 48h, Daphnia Magna, static test, GLP: no, (literature value)
Toxicity to algae: EC50: > 100 mg/l, 72 h, Scenedesmus subspicatus, static test, GLP: no, (literature value)

12.2 Persistence and degradability.
Components
Propane-2-ol: isopropyl alcohol: isopropanol:
Biodegradability: aerobic, > 70%, Result: readily biodegradable.
Exposure time: 10 d, content 7 mg/l, GLP: no, (literature value).

12.3 Bioaccumulation

12.4 Mobility in soil

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
Components
Propane-2-ol; isopropyl alcohol; isopropanol:
Assessment: This substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative, or toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered very persistent or very bioaccumulative (vPvB).

12.6 Other adverse effects
Product
Additional ecological information: No data available.

SECTION 13. Disposal instructions.

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product: Should be taken under consideration of the hazardous waste regulations after preparation to an authorized hazardous waste landfill or hazardous waste incineration plant.
Contaminated packaging: Can be used after further processing.

SECTION 14 Information related to transportation.

14.1 UN number
ADR 1219
RID 1219
IMDG 1219
IATA 1219

14.2 Proper cargo name according to UN model regulations
ADR : Isopropyl alcohol, Isopropanol
RID : Isopropyl alcohol, Isopropanol
IMDG : Isopropanol, Isopropyl alcohol
IATA : Isopropanol

14.3 Transport hazard class(es).
ADR : 3
RID : 3
IMDG : 3
IATA : 3

14.4 Packing group
ADR
Packaging Group : II
Classification code : F1
Hazard identification number : 33
Labels : 3
Tunnel restriction code : (D/E)
RID
Packaging Group : II
Classification code : F1
Hazard identification number : 33
Labels : 3
IMDG
Packaging Group : II
Labels : 3
EMS number : F-E, S-D
IATA
Packing requirement : 307 (cargo aircraft)
Packaging Group : II
Labels : 3

14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR
Environmentally hazardous : no
RID
Environmentally hazardous : no
IMDG
Marine pollution : no
IATA
Environmentally hazardous : no

14.6 Special precautions for the user
No data available.

14.7 Transportation in bulk in accordance with Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Pollution category

HEADING 15. Regulation
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations and legislation specific to the substance or mixture
Major accident hazards legislation:
96/82/EC
Highly flammable
Quantity 1: 5,000 t
Quantity 2: 50,000 t

Notification status
EINECS : On or in accordance with the list
TSCA : On the TSCA list.
AUSTR : On or according to the list
DSL : All components of this product appear on the Canadian DSL list
ENCS : On or in accordance with the list
KOREA : On or in accordance with the list
PHIL : On or pursuant to the list
CHINA : On or corresponding to the list
ISHL : On or in accordance with the list
NZIOC : On or pursuant to the list

15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A chemical safety assessment has been conducted for this substance.

SECTION 16. Other information

Indication of changes
1.4 Modified

Full text of H-phrases as listed in paragraphs 2 and 3.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H319 Causes severe eye irritation. H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Further information
Other information
These data are based on the current state of our knowledge. However, they do not describe a guarantee of product properties and do not establish a contractual legal relationship.