# Isopropanol (IPA) — GHS Classification & Flammability Hazards

> Isopropanol is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including Flammable liquid and vapour (H226) and Causes serious eye irritation (H319).

**Chemicals:** Isopropanol (CAS 67-63-0)

**GHS signal word:** Danger

**Concentration (this SDS record):** 100 % (w/w)

## GHS hazard statements

- **H226** — Flammable liquid and vapour
- **H319** — Causes serious eye irritation

## Physical properties

- Flash point (°C): 12
- Boiling point (°C): 82.5
- Vapour pressure (mmHg): 6.02

## Hazard ratings

_As stated by the SDS author; not independently calculated._

- NFPA Health: 2
- NFPA Fire: 3
- NFPA Reactivity: 0

## Precautionary statements

- **P210** — Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources; No smoking
- **P233** — Keep container tightly closed
- **P240** — Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
- **P241** — Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- **P242** — Use non-sparking tools
- **P243** — Take action to prevent static discharges
- **P264** — Wash hands thoroughly after handling
- **P280** — Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- **P303+P361+P353** — IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
- **P305+P351+P338** — IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
- **P337+P313** — If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
- **P370+P378** — In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- **P403+P235** — Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

## SDS safety rules

- (incompatibility) Reacts with strong oxidising agents.
  - Incompatible with: strong oxidising agents
- (storage) Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Prevent vapour accumulation.

## Source

- Source type: canonical
- Supplier: Shell Chemical LP
- SDS version: 1.2
- SDS revision date: 2024-10-09
- Region: US
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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