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Identification

Name:
3-methylbutan-1-ol
Synonyms:
  • ALCOHOL ISOAMILICO
  • ISOAMILALCOHOL
  • ISOPENTIL ALCOHOL
  • 3-METIL-1-BUTANOL
CAS:
123-51-3
EC/EINECS:
204-633-5
Molecular Formula:
C5H12O
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0798
Uses:
solvent

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

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.

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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.

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Substances under evaluation. CoRAP ?

Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.

Year
2020
Member State
Poland
Initial grounds for concern
Suspected Carcinogenic; Suspected Reprotoxic; Suspected Sensitiser; Consumer use; Exposure of workers
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