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Chemical of the Week Part 2- Isopropyl Alcohol

Chemical of the Week – Part 2

Hazard Profile
Chemical Name and Pseudonyms	Isopropyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Carbinol, IPA, Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, sec-Propyl Alcohol, Rubbing Alcohol
UN Number	1219
Chemical Formula	(CH₃)₂CHOH
Hazards	Flammable liquid, eye irritant, CNS
PPE Considerations	SFPC with SCBA.
Fire Fighting Considerations	CO₂, dry chemical, ATC-AFFF
Decontamination	Soap and water with adequate ventilation
Detection and Monitoring	Colormetric, chemical reactivity assessment (i.e. HazCat), electrochemical sensor, GCMS, FTIR
Chemical and Physical Properties
Physical State	Colorless liquid
Vapor Pressure	33 mm/Hg
Boiling Point	181^oF
Vapor Density	2.07
Specific Gravity	.79
Miscibility	Soluble
Flash Point	53^oF
LEL/UEL	~2.0-12.7%
Autoignition Temp	797^oF
pH	7
Toxicity
IDLH	2000 ppm (10% LEL)
PEL/REL/STEL	400/400/500 PPM
LD50	5840 mg/kg
LC50	37.5 mg/L
Radioactive (Yes/No)	No
Medical
Toxicological Considerations	CNS depressant
Signs/Symptoms of Exposure	Irritates skin and mucous membranes, respiratory irritation, dizziness
Medical Treatment	Flush with water and treat symptomatically
Other Information
May form peroxides in air
Chemical Structure

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