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Each Flinn SDS follows the same format, and the information is always found in the same location, making it a valuable resource in the event of an emergency. With your
first chemical order of the year, every teacher will receive a CD from Flinn Scientific containing all of our SDSs. You may also request another CD at any time. Flinn SDSs are
updated on a regular basis, guaranteeing the most up-to-date safety information possible. Flinn sells a complete SDS Library in two versions, a hard copy version in two
binders (Catalog No. AP7703, page 675) or as part of the Flinn Online Chemventory™ program. For a more detailed description of the Flinn Online Chemventory™ program,
please refer to pages 668–669. For our customers’ convenience, Flinn has also placed a free complete set of digital versions of all the SDSs on our website. Simply go to www.
flinnsci.com and click on the SDS button—individual SDSs are easy to find and copies may be printed from your computer.
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Safety Data Sheet n-Butyl Alcohol
SDS #: 181.00
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Revision Date:
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines, and amides.
Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-StorTM can.
Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use only in a well-ventilated area or in a hood (P271).
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection (P280). Wash thoroughly after handling (P264). Use ventilation to
keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
Exposure guidelines: PEL 100 ppm (OSHA) TLV 20 ppm (ACGIH)
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear colorless liquid. Wine-like odor.
Soluble: Water (20%). Miscible with alcohol and ether.
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Boiling point: 117.7 oC
Melting point: -89 oC
Refractive index: 1.3988
Specific gravity: 0.81
Avoid contact with aluminum, chromium trioxide, and oxidizing materials.
Substance may develop explosive hydroperoxides.
Shelf life: Fair, substance may oxidize. See Section 7 for further information.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Absorbed through skin. Eye, skin, respiratory tract
irritation. Dizziness. CNS depression.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous
system.
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available.
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SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Butanols. Hazard class: 3, Flammable Liquid. UN number: UN1120.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
ORL-RAT LD50: 790 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC50: 8000 ppm/4H
SKN-RBT LD50: 3400 mg/kg
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-751-6), RCRA code U031.
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY
WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
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N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
N/A = Not applicable
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How can I prevent hazardous
situations from occurring?
Sections 7–11
J Use the Flinn Suggested Chemi cal Storage Pattern to
prevent accidents and improve safety. Special storage and
usage tips are also included.
K Wear personal protective equipment, such as goggles,
gloves and an apron. See page 689 for an explanation of any
exposure guidelines.
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L Clear, concise and useful physical and chemical
properties help you learn more about the chemicals you
use. The first part describes the material’s appearance. If it
doesn’t look like this, STOP. Do not use it. It may be more or
less hazardous.
M This describes the conditions or reactions to be avoided
and also provides some indication about anticipated shelf life.
N Here is more detail on how the material may injure you.
Acute (short exposure) and chronic (long-term) effects are
listed along with their target organs.
O Oral (ORL), inhalation (IHL) and skin absorption (SKN)
toxicity data on test animals is included. For more information
on LD50, see pages 692–693.
P Ecological impact if large amounts (e.g., tank car) of the
chemical spill near a river or lake.
Q We offer suggested disposal methods for laboratory
quantities of chemicals. See pages 736–753 for explanations
of the Flinn Suggested Disposal Methods.
R Department of Transpor tation shipping information is
included for your school district, emergency responders and
transport/shipping departments.
S This includes regulatory information used by regulatory
compliance personnel.
T Flinn Scientific has an ongoing program to update its
SDSs. As professional chemists, we try our best to provide
science teachers with the most accurate and useful safety
information. Call Flinn with any questions. We can help!
How to Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), continued
Other useful information.
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