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Document ID (ISN)100274
CIS number 02-1114
ISSN - Serial title 0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Title Methyl isobutyl carbinol
Original title Carbinol isobutílico de metilo [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Sep. 2001, Vol.63, No.9, 4p. Insert.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Synonym: 4-methyl-2-pentanol. Exposure limit: 100mg/m3 or 25ppm (OSHA). Exposure routes: inhalation and ingestion. Toxicity: irritation of the skin and eyes; headache; vertigo; narcotic effects.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; health hazards; 4-methyl-2-pentanol; USA
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; data sheet; fire hazards; migraine; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; vertigo; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; narcotic effects; determination in air; medical supervision; translation; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Alcohols