Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
598-75-4	DL-3-Methyl-2-butanol	98%	209-950-2

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 39 deg C.
Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Target Organs: None known.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause nausea, dizziness, and headache.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: 39 deg C ( 102.20 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 347 deg C ( 656.60 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.20 vol %
Upper: 8.00 vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: ; Flammability: 2; Instability:

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid breathing dust, mist, or vapor. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
DL-3-Methyl-2-butanol	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: DL-3-Methyl-2-butanol: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 3 hPa @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 3.8 mPas 25 deg C
Boiling Point: 112 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: SOLUBLE IN WATER: 2.8 G/100ML (30°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:.8180g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C5H12O
Molecular Weight:88.15

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents - reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 598-75-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 598-75-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	PENTANOLS	AMYL ALCOHOLS
Hazard Class:	3	3
UN Number:	UN1105	UN1105
Packing Group:	III	III
Additional Info:		FLASHPOINT 26 C

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 598-75-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 598-75-4: immediate, fire.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 598-75-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN
Risk Phrases:
     R 10 Flammable.
     R 20 Harmful by inhalation.

Safety Phrases:
     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 598-75-4: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 598-75-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B3.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008

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