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Isopropyl alcohol |
CAS 67-63-0 | ||
(CH3)2CHOH |
RTECS NT8050000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Dimethyl carbinol, IPA, Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, sec-Propyl alcohol, Rubbing alcohol |
DOT ID & Guide 1219 129 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) ST 500 ppm (1225 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 2000 ppm [10%LEL] See: 67630 | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.46 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with the odor of rubbing alcohol. |
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MW: 60.1 |
BP: 181°F |
FRZ: -127°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 33 mmHg |
IP: 10.10 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.79 |
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Fl.P: 53°F |
UEL(200°F): 12.7% |
LEL: 2.0% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, acetaldehyde, chlorine, ethylene oxide, acids, isocyanates |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1400; OSHA 109 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 2000 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£ (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£ (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, nose, throat; drowsiness, dizziness, headache; dry cracking skin; in animals: narcosis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0554 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0124 |