Material Safety Data Sheet
Isopropyl Alcohol
SECTION I: COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Supplier:
Date prepared: 10/09/2012
LR Chem
8305, rue Pascal-Gagnon
Montréal (Québec)
Tel: (514) 324-8170
Fax: (514) 329-3877
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: (613) 996-6666 Canutec 24h
SECTION II: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol)
Formula: CH3CHOHCH3
WHMIS classification: B2, D2B
CAS no: 67-63-0
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SECTION III: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CAS no
67-63-0
(%)
100
Ingredient name
Isopropyl Alcohol
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: Flush eyes with clear, running water for a minimum of 15 minutes while holding eyelids
open. If irritation persists, consult a physician.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash thoroughly with soap and water before wearing
clothing again. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, qualified personnel should administer artificial
respiration. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical attention.
SECTION V: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Extinguishing media:
Dry chemical
Foam.
Water spray.
Do not use water jet.
Special procedures:
Firefighters should wear adequate protective gear.
Self-contained breathing apparatus required.
Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers.
This material may produce a floating fire hazard.
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SECTION VI: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Leak/Spill:
Eliminate all source of ignition.
Dike area to prevent spreading.
Ventilate area.
Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Ground handling equipment.
Use non-sparking tools.
Explosion proof motors are recommended.
Pump to containers or soak up on inert absorbent.
Place in a closed container for disposal.
Do not flush to sewer.
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SECTION VII: STORAGE AND HANDLING
Flash point: 11.6oC (closed cup, smallest value obtained)
Lower flammability limit: 2.0%
upper: 12.7%
Auto-ignition temperature: 399oC
Handling procedures and equipment:
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames.
Avoid breathing vapours/mists.
Use adequate ventilation.
Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to task.
Use proper grounding procedures.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Do not cut, grind, weld or drill on near containers.
Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse.
Do not ingest.
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(Storage and Handling)
Attention – Cloth or paper soaked in these products may undergo spontaneous
ignition. Never discard wiping cloths soaked in this product carelessly. Dry
carefully before discarding.
SECTION VIII: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Glove / Type:
Nitrile or viton
Respiratory / Type:
None required under normal use.
NIOSH approved respirator with organic vapour cartridge.
If material is hot and vapour is emitted.
Eye / Type:
Safety glasses with side-shields.
Footwear / Type:
Safety shoes per local regulations.
Clothing / Type:
Normal work clothes.
Other / Type:
Eye wash facility should be in close proximity.
Emergency shower should be in close proximity.
SECTION IX: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Physical state: Liquid.
Appearance & odour: Alcohol odour, clear liquid.
Odour threshold: 3-60 ppm
Specific gravity: 0. 786
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1): 1.6
Boiling point: -83oC
Vapour pressure mm hg: 33
Freezing point: -89oC
Vapour density mm hg: 21
pH: D.N.A.
Solubility in water: Yes
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D.N.A.: Do not apply.
N/A: Not Available.
SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable.
Conditions of instability: Stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatible substances: Avoid contact with concentrated chemicals with acid base.
Sensitivity to static discharge: Always have drums placed on the ground.
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive.
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Explosive power: N/A.
N/A: Not available
SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Ingredient name
Isopropyl Alcohol
(%)
TLV
100
400 ppm
DL50 (mg/kg)
(specie, route
5000 mg/kg (rat,
oral)
3600 mg/kg
(mouse, oral)
6410 (rabbit, oral)
12800 (rabbit,
dermal)
N/A: Not available
SECTION XII: ECOLOGICAL DATA
N/A
N/A: Not available
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CL50 (ppm)
(specie, period)
16000 (rat, 8h)
53000 (mouse, N/A)
72600 (rat, N/A)
SECTION XIII: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with environmental control regulations.
SECTION XIV: TRANSPORT INFORMATIONS
TDG classification: ISOPROPANOL
U.N. Number: 1219
Class: 3
Packaging group: II
SECTION XV: REGLEMENTATION INFORMATION
The components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List.
SECTION XVI: OTHER INFORMATIONS
LR Chem believes that the data contained herein are accurate and derived from qualified sources; the
data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which LR Chem assumes legal responsibility.
They are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of these data and
information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable federal, state or
provincial and local laws and regulations.
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