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1-Butanol

CAS 71-36-3 · C4H10O
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Corrosive
Pictograms
FlammableIrritant / harmfulCorrosive
H-statements
  • H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
SolventIntermediateDispersing agentSurfactant (surface active agent)DiluentCatalyst
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL C 50 ppm (150 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3)
IDLH 1400 ppm [10%LEL]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
1-butanol · Butan-1-ol · n-butanol · 71-36-3 · Butyl alcohol · n-butyl alcohol · Propylcarbinol · 1-hydroxybutane
Molecular weight
74.12 g/mol
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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