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Identification
- Name:
- isopropanol, isopropyl alcohol, propan-2-ol@propan-2-ol
- Synonyms:
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- alcohol isopropilico
- isopropanol
- isopropil alcohol
- 2-propanol
- CAS:
- 67-63-0
- EC/EINECS:
- 200-661-7
- Molecular Formula:
- C3H8O
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0554
- Uses:
- degreaser disinfectant solvent lubricant coating agent cleaner microbiocidal
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Flammable gases
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Flam. Liq. (Cat. 2) : Flammable liquid
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness
STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Specific health risks
Neurotoxic substances ?
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Grupo 3
(VOL. 15, SUPL. 7, VOL. 71; 1999)
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
VLA-ED
200 ppm
500 mg/m3
VLA-EC
400 ppm
1000 mg/m3
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.
IB: Acetona en orina
40 mg/l
Notas: F,I
Specific environmental risks
Volatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
false
true
false
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListBanned biocides ?
Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.
Reglamento (CE) 1048/2005
2006/09/01
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).