3-Pentanol

Company name

Fisher Scientific

Signal word

Warning

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if inhaled Harmful if swallowed May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Keep container tightly closed Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Take precautionary measures against static discharge Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion Rinse mouth IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified