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.
Exposure can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.
Overexposure to the vapor may cause headaches, drowsiness, a loss of coordination, collapse, and death. 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. 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. Repeated or prolonged exposure can cause dryness and cracking of skin.