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ISOBUTANOL

CAS 78-83-1
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Product Identification

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Basic Product Information

Product Name
ISOBUTANOL
Chemical Name
isobutyl alcohol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
78-83-1 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Chemical

Overview

ISOBUTANOL (CAS: 78-83-1 ) is a colourless substance commonly used chemical.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. Category 2
Flam. Liq. Category 3 H226
Acute Tox. Category 5
Acute Tox. Category 5
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
STOT SE Category 3 H336
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.

Precautionary Statements

  • P280: Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P261: Avoid breathing mist or vapour or spray.
  • P243: Take action to prevent static discharges.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
  • P264: Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
  • P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P242: Use non-sparking tools.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
  • P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Suppliers & Organizations

BASF SE

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67056 Ludwigshafen, GERMANY

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+49 621 60-42151

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Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

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+49 180 2273-112

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
colourless
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
liquid
Odor
alcohol-like
Odor Threshold
not determined
Ph
not applicable
Melting Point
< - 90 ℃
Boiling Point
108 ℃
Flash Point
31 °℃
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Value can be approximated from Henry's Law Constant or vapor pressure.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
9,5 hPa
Vapor Density
Not available
Relative Density
0,8017
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0,8017 g/cm3
Flammability
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Upper Explosive Limit
11,7 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
1,1 %(V)
Auto Ignition Temperature
400 ℃
Decomposition Temperature
Not available
Solubility
70 g/l
Partition Coefficient
1
Solubility In Water
70 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
3,103 mPa.s
Surface Tension
69,7 mN/m (20 °℃; 1 g/l)
Explosive Properties
Based on the chemical structure there is no indication of explosive properties.
Oxidizing Properties
the product is not classified as oxidizing.
Molecular Weight
74,12 g/mol
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
(air):2,55
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for ISOBUTANOL?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of ISOBUTANOL?

ISOBUTANOL is a liquid appearing as colourless with colourless color. It has alcohol-like odor.

What is the solubility of ISOBUTANOL?

70 g/l

What is ISOBUTANOL used for?

Chemical

What are the hazard statements for ISOBUTANOL?

This substance has 7 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H315: Causes skin irritation. H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.

What is the melting point of ISOBUTANOL?

The melting point is < - 90 ℃ and the boiling point is 108 ℃.