SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 7.

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Revision Date 27.10.2023
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Print Date 21.10.2024
GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : 2-Pentanol
Product Number : W331600
Brand : Aldrich
Index-No. : 603-006-00-7
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the
annual tonnage does not require a registration or the
registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 6032-29-7

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Sigma-Aldrich Chemical Pvt Limited
Industrial Area, Anekal Taluka
Plot No 12,
12 Bommasandra - Jigani Link Road
560100 BANGALORE
INDIA
1.4 Emergency telephone
Emergency Phone # : 000 800 1007 141 (CHEMTREC)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

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 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal Word Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and
other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements

Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)

Pictogram

Signal Word Warning

Hazard statement(s) none
Precautionary none
statement(s)
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.

Ecological information:
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation
(EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

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 Toxicological information:
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation
(EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Synonyms : Methyl propyl carbinol
sec-Pentyl alcohol

Formula : C5H12O
Molecular weight : 88,15 g/mol
CAS-No. : 6032-29-7
EC-No. : 227-907-6
Index-No. : 603-006-00-7
Component Classification Concentration
2-pentanol
CAS-No. 6032-29-7 Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4; <= 100 %
EC-No. 227-907-6 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2;
Index-No. 603-006-00-7 STOT SE 3; H226, H332,
H315, H319, H335

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact
lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a
physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11

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4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water
from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance
contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ).
Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
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 Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary
measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands
and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 898)
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm
Break through time: 240 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
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 Body Protection
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Recommended Filter type: Filter A-(P3)
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Physical state clear, liquid
b) Color colorless
c) Odor No data available
d) Melting Melting point/freezing point: -73 °C
point/freezing point
e) Initial boiling point 118 - 119 °C - lit.
and boiling range
f) Flammability (solid, No data available
gas)
g) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 9 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 1,2 %(V)
explosive limits
h) Flash point 34 °C - closed cup
i) Autoignition No data available
temperature
j) Decomposition No data available
temperature
k) pH No data available
l) Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
m) Water solubility No data available
n) Partition coefficient: No data available
n-octanol/water
o) Vapor pressure No data available
p) Density 0,812 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Relative density No data available
q) Relative vapor No data available

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 density
r) Particle No data available
characteristics

s) Explosive properties No data available

t) Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other safety information
Relative vapor 3,04 - (Air = 1.0)
density

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heating.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rabbit - 2.821 mg/kg
Remarks: Sense Organs and Special Senses (Nose, Eye, Ear, and Taste):Eye:Corneal
damage.
Cardiac:Pulse rate.
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Dyspnea.
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 11,1 mg/l - vapor

(Expert judgment)
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Skin irritation - 24 h
Remarks: No data available

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 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Moderate eye irritation - 24 h
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain
components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article
57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU)
2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)
2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
RTECS: SA4900000
prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, narcosis

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.

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12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components
considered to have endocrine disrupting properties
according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
No data available

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1105 IMDG: 1105 IATA: 1105
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: PENTANOLS
IMDG: PENTANOLS
IATA: Pentanols
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Tunnel restriction code : (D/E)
Further information : No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.

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 National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the P5c FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
European Parliament and of the Council
on the control of major-accident hazards
involving dangerous substances.

Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or
stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H335 Causes skin irritation.

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 Full text of other abbreviations
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Inland Waterways; ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road; AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM -
American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen,
Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for
Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration
associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS -
Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx -
Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized
System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on
Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half
maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization;
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International
Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial
Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization;
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a
test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose);
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. -
Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration;
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading
Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure
Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS -
Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand
Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN
- United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

Further information
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and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the
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appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
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