International Chemical Safety Cards

ISOBUTANOLAMINE ICSC: 0285
ISOBUTANOLAMINE
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
2-Amino-2-methylpropanol
C4H11NO/(CH3)2C(NH2)CH2OH
Molecular mass: 89.1
CAS # 124-68-5
RTECS # UA5950000
ICSC # 0285
EC # 603-070-00-6
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 67°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 67°C use a closed system, ventilation.

 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Sore throat.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).
Separated from oxidants. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.

Xi symbol
R: 36/38
S: (2)
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0285 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID OR CRYSTALLINE MASS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts vigorously with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 165°C
Melting point: 31°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.93
Solubility in water: miscible		 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Flash point: 67°C c.c.
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0285 ISOBUTANOLAMINE
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