Wash thoroughly immediately after exposure to n-Butyl 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 n-Butyl 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.
Exposure can cause headaches and irritate the eyes.
It can also irritate the nose and throat. Higher levels may cause you to become dizzy, lightheaded and to pass out. According to the information presently available to the New Jersey Department of Health, n-Butyl Alcohol has not been tested for its ability to cause cancer in animals. According to the information presently available to the New Jersey Department of Health, n-Butyl Alcohol has not been tested for its ability to adversely affect reproduction. Exposure may damage the liver and kidneys.