This is a second link - it opens up for me fine:
Common Name: Isopropyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 67-63-0
DOT Number: UN 1219
Date: September, 1988
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HAZARD SUMMARY
* Isopropyl Alcohol can affect you when breathed in and by
passing through your skin.
* There is an increased risk of cancer associated with the
manufacturing of Isopropyl Alcohol.
* Exposure can cause irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, and
throat.
* Overexposure may cause headaches, drowsiness, clumsiness,
unconsciousness, and death.
* Contact may irritate the skin. Repeated skin exposure can
cause itching, a rash, and drying and cracking.
* Isopropyl Alcohol is a FLAMMABLE LIQUID and a FIRE HAZARD.
IDENTIFICATION
Isopropyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid. Rubbing alcohol is a
solution of Isopropyl Alcohol. It is used as a solvent and in
making many commercial products.
REASON FOR CITATION
* Isopropyl Alcohol is on the Hazardous Substance List because
it is regulated by OSHA and cited by ACGIH, DOT, NFPA and EPA.
* This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List
because it is FLAMMABLE.
* Definitions are attached.
HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE BEING EXPOSED
* Exposure to hazardous substances should be routinely
evaluated. This may include collecting air samples. Under OSHA
1910.20, you have a legal right to obtain copies of sampling
results from your employer. If you think you are experiencing
any work related health problems, see a doctor trained to
recognize occupational diseases. Take this Fact Sheet with
you.
* ODOR THRESHOLD = 22 ppm.
* The odor threshold only serves as a warning of exposure. Not
smelling it does not mean you are not being exposed.
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA: The legal airborne permissible exposure limit (PEL) is
400 ppm averaged over an 8 hour workshift.
NIOSH: The recommended airborne exposure limit is 400 ppm
averaged over a 10 hour workshift and 800 ppm, not to be
exceeded during any 15 minute work period.
ACGIH: The recommended airborne exposure limit is 400 ppm
averaged over an 8 hour workshift and 500 ppm as a STEL
(short term exposure limit).
* The above exposure limits are for air levels only. When skin
contact also occurs, you may be overexposed, even though air
levels are less than the limits listed above.
WAYS OF REDUCING EXPOSURE
* Where possible, enclose operations and use local exhaust
ventilation at the site of chemical release. If local exhaust
ventilation or enclosure is not used, respirators should be
worn.
* Wear protective work clothing.
* Wash thoroughly immediately after exposure to Isopropyl
Alcohol and at the end of the workshift.
* Post hazard and warning information in the work area. In
addition, as part of an ongoing education and training effort,
communicate all information on the health and safety hazards
of Isopropyl Alcohol to potentially exposed workers.
This Fact Sheet is a summary source of information of all potential
and most severe health hazards that may result from exposure.
Duration of exposure, concentration of the substance and other
factors will affect your susceptibility to any of the potential
effects described below.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Acute Health Effects
The following acute (short term) health effects may occur
immediately or shortly after exposure to Isopropyl Alcohol:
* It may irritate the skin, causing a rash or burning feeling on
contact.
* Exposure can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.
* Overexposure to the vapor may cause headaches, drowsiness, a
loss of coordination, collapse, and death.
Chronic Health Effects
The following chronic (long term) health effects can occur at some
time after exposure to Isopropyl Alcohol and can last for months or
years:
Cancer Hazard
* There is an increased incidence of nasal sinus cancer in
workers involved in the manufacture of Isopropyl Alcohol by
the strong acid process. There is no evidence that Isopropyl
Alcohol is a carcinogen.
Reproductive Hazard
* According to the information presently available to the New
Jersey Department of Health, Isopropyl Alcohol has not been
tested for its ability to adversely affect reproduction.
Other Long Term Effects
* Skin exposure can cause itching, redness, and rashes in some
people. Repeated or prolonged exposure can cause dryness and
cracking of skin.
* This chemical has not been adequately evaluated to determine
whether brain or other nerve damage could occur with repeated
exposure. However, many solvents and other petroleum based
chemicals have been shown to cause such damage. Effects may
include reduced memory and concentration, personality changes
(withdrawal, irritability), fatigue, sleep disturbances,
reduced coordination, and/or effects on nerves supplying
internal organs (autonomic nerves) and/or nerves to the arms
and legs (weakness, "pins and needles").
MEDICAL TESTING
* There is no special test for this chemical. However, if
illness occurs or overexposure is suspected, medical attention
is recommended.
* Interview for brain effects, including recent memory, mood
(irritability, withdrawal), concentration, headaches, malaise
and altered sleep patterns. Consider cerebellar, autonomic and
peripheral nervous system evaluation. Positive and borderline
individuals should be referred for neuropsychological testing.
Mike
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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> Ok Mike,
>
>
> On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 11:28:36 -0000, mikezcnc <eemikez@c...> wrote:
>
> > Yes it is. Here is just three links and there is a lot of it
> > available on IPA. I'm glad I could help.
> >
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/isopropylalcohol/recognition
> > .html
>
> error 404
>
> >
> > http://paranoia.lycaeum.org/alcohol/Isopropyl-Alcohol
>
> can't open. It's not a webpage.
>
> >
> >
http://www.bluepoppy.com/press/download/articles/isopropyl_alcohol.cfm
>
> I may quote:
>
> >>>>> start
> Nevertheless, because of the concerns Dr. Clark has raised about
the
> safety of externally applied isopropyl alcohol, we have tried to do
our
> own independent research. What we have found is that, according to
the
> best scientific data available at this time, isopropyl alcohol is
not a
> carcinogen when used externally. Nasal cancers found in workers in
> factories where this type of alcohol is produced are due not to the
> isopropyl alcohol itself but to the strong acid used in its
manufacture.
> The "Material Safety Data Sheet" on Hibiclens® (which contains
isopropyl
> alcohol as a main ingredient) published by ICI Americas, Inc.
states:
> The manufacture of isopropyl alcohol by the strong acid process is
> associated with paranasal sinus and laryngeal cancer in man. No
other
> information or data have linked isopropyl alcohol with cancer.1
>
> >>>>> end
>
> >
> > etc, etc.
> >
> > Mike
> >
>
> PLEASE. provide one working document (from a reliable source) that
says
> it is carcinogenic and i will apologize for not believing you.
>
> I have checked several MSDS and NONE stated IPA is carcinogen.
>
> please research more carefully.
>
> ST