Isopropyl Alcohol 99%, Carbon Chemistry – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Last Updated: May 17, 2018 Isopropyl Alcohol 99% (2-Propanol) is a high-purity solvent and cleaning fluid supplied by Carbon Chemistry Ltd. It is a clear, colorless, and highly flammable liquid used for laboratory, extraction, and manufacturing applications.
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Quick Facts
- Product Name: Isopropyl Alcohol 99% USP
- Synonyms: 2-Propanol, Isopropanol, Rubbing Alcohol
- CAS Number: 67-63-0
- Type: Solvent, Cleaning Fluid
- Supplier: Carbon Chemistry Ltd.
- Address: 34501 E Quincy Ave Bldg 28, Watkins, CO 80137
- Phone: +1 (888) 446-8421
- Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC CCN832309 (800-424-9300, 24-hour)
- GHS Classification:
- Flammable Liquid – Category 2
- Eye Irritation – Category 2A
- STOT (Single Exposure) – Category 3 (Drowsiness / Dizziness)
- Signal Word: Danger
- NFPA Ratings: Health (1), Flammability (3), Physical Hazard (0)
Hazards & Safety
- Hazard Statements:
- H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Precautionary Statements:
- Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames – no smoking.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Ground and bond containers and receiving equipment.
- Use explosion-proof equipment and non-sparking tools.
- Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or spray.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.
- Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, and federal regulations.
- California Prop 65: Not listed.
First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, provide oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison center immediately.
- Note to Physicians: Treat symptoms and reduce overexposure.
Fire & Explosion Data
- Flash Point: 11.7 °C (53 °F, Closed Cup)
- Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
- Extinguishing Media: Dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or CO₂. Do not use water jet.
- Specific Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
- Explosion Sensitivity: Not sensitive to static discharge or mechanical impact.
- Protective Gear: Firefighters should wear SCBA and full protective gear.
- Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides.
Handling & Storage
- Use only non-sparking tools and explosion-proof equipment.
- Ground and bond all containers during transfer.
- Keep containers tightly closed and stored upright in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
- Avoid heat, sparks, flames, and incompatible materials such as oxidizers and acids.
Exposure & PPE
- Component: Isopropyl Alcohol (CAS 67-63-0)
- Exposure Limits:
- ACGIH TWA: 200 ppm | STEL: 400 ppm
- OSHA PEL: 400 ppm (980 mg/m³)
- Eyes: Safety glasses required; goggles for splash risk.
- Skin: Protective gloves recommended.
- Respiratory: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or ventilation is inadequate.
- Body: Wear appropriate protective clothing (lab coat or overalls).
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Sharp, musty
- Boiling Point: 82.6 °C (180.7 °F)
- Flash Point: 11.7 °C (53.1 °F)
- Melting Point: Not applicable
- Vapor Density: Not available
- Density: 0.804 g/mL @ 20 °C
- Viscosity: 2.86 cP at 15 °C | 1.96 cP at 25 °C | 1.77 cP at 30 °C
- Solubility: Miscible in water
- Flammability: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Stability & Reactivity
- Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
- Avoid heat, flames, and sparks.
- Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, aluminum, and halogenated compounds.
- Decomposition may release carbon oxides.
- Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Toxicology & Ecology
- Acute Toxicity:
- LD₅₀ (oral, rat): 5,045 mg/kg
- LD₅₀ (dermal, rabbit): 12,800 mg/kg
- LC₅₀ (inhalation, rat, 4h): 37.5 mg/L
- Irritation: Causes eye irritation; may irritate skin.
- Sensitization: Not considered a sensitizer.
- Carcinogenicity: Not listed by OSHA, IARC, or NTP.
- STOT – Single Exposure: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Aquatic Toxicity: EC₅₀ (daphnia magna, 48h) = 13,299 mg/L
- Persistence: Readily biodegradable (95% after 21 days).
- Bioaccumulation: No significant potential.
Transport & Disposal
- UN Number: 1219
- Proper Shipping Name: Isopropanol
- Hazard Class: 3 – Flammable Liquid
- Packing Group: II
- Marine Pollutant: No
- ERG Number: 129
- Disposal: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Dispose in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Regulatory Status
- TSCA: Listed
- SARA 311/312: Fire Hazard; Acute Health Hazard
- SARA 313: Isopropyl Alcohol (2-Propanol)
- CERCLA: None
- California Prop 65: Not listed
- Canada WHMIS: Class B-2 (Flammable Liquid), Class D-2B (Toxic Material)
- NFPA Ratings: Health (1), Flammability (3), Physical Hazard (0)