ISOAMYL ALCOHOL OR ISOPENTANOL

Remove the victim to a well-ventilated area and keep at rest in a position that does not impede breathing. Lay the victim down in a quiet place and protect him from hypothermia. Monitor respiratory function. If the victim is breathing hard, give oxygen. If necessary apply artificial respiration.

Symptoms: May cause respiratory irritation. Irritation in the airways with coughing and respiratory distress.

Wash exposed skin with sufficient amount of water to remove material. Preferably use an emergency shower.

Symptoms: Causes skin irritation. Local redness and itching of the skin.

Rinse carefully with water for 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. If you wear contact lenses, remove them if this is easy. Use preferably an eye washer.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage. Serious eye injuries with local redness and/or tearing in the eyes.

Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. To prevent aspiration of ingestion product, place victim on side with head lower than waist.

Symptoms: Harmful if swallowed.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.

Water jet extinguishers should be avoided in order not to cause spreading of the product to other regions.

Flammable liquids and vapours.

Fire fight from a safe distance. Position yourself with your back to the wind. Use water mist to cool down equipment exposed in the vicinity of the fire.

Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate clothing. Avoid inhalation, eye and skin contact. Use individual protection equipment as described in section 8. Do not touch or walk through spilled product. Remove any sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Stay out of low areas, with the wind at your back.

Do not allow it to reach pipes or waterways.

Collect spilled product and place in appropriate containers. Adsorb the remaining product with dry sand, earth, vermiculite, or any other inert material. Place the adsorbed material in appropriate containers and remove them to a safe place.

Use the product following the recommendations of the manufacturer. Use PPE as described in Item 8. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep people, especially children and pets away from the area of work. Do not come into direct contact with product. Keep product in its original container. Keep any leftovers of products in their original packages properly closed. Handle the product with appropriate local exhaust ventilation or in a well ventilated area, in open ambients, handle it downwind. In the case of intoxication symptoms, stop work immediately and proceed as described in item 4 of this sheet.

Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Carefully close open containers and store in an upright position to prevent leaks. Always store in containers that correspond to the original packaging. Observe the indications on the label. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from heat.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling the product. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. Adopt good personal hygiene practices. Do not store or consume food in the workplace. Contaminated clothing must be changed and washed before reuse. Remove clothing and contaminated protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Keep the product away from heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.

The ventilation rate should be in accordance with the conditions. If applicable, use process protections, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the levels of material transported by air below the recommended exposure limits. It is mandatory to have facilities to wash out eyes and an emergency shower when handling this product.

Safety gloves. The following materials are suitable for protective gloves: Polychloroprene; Nitrile rubber; Carbon fluorinated rubber.

Safety glasses with side splash shields.

Respiratory protection mask with filter against vapors and mists.

Appropriate protective clothing and closed-toe shoes.

See SECTION 7 (Handling and storage) and SECTION 13 (Disposal considerations) for measures to avoid excessive environmental exposure during use and waste disposal.

Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage.

There are no hazardous reactions known.

Does not undergo polymerization.

Elevated temperatures, contact with incompatible materials (strong oxidizing agents), and direct contact with sunlight.

strong oxidizing agents

In thermal decomposition it forms irritating and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and dioxide.

It must be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with local legislation. Treatment and disposal must be evaluated specifically for each product.

Keep product residues in their original packaging and properly closed. Disposal must be carried out as established for the product.