1.      Process

Use of allyl alcohol in a laboratory environment.

2.      Physical Hazards

q       Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor.

q       Allyl alcohol is a flammable liquid having a flash point of 72°F.  

q       Incompatibilities and Reactivities: acids, carbon tetrachloride, oxidizing agents, oleum, and sodium hydroxide.

3.      Health Hazards

q       Allyl alcohol is an intense irritant to the skin, eyes, nose and throat.

q       It causes severe burns of eyes and skin and respiratory tract.

q       Lachrymator.

q       Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.

q       May cause nausea and gastrointestinal disturbances.

4.      Personal Protective Equipment

q       EYE PROTECTION

·          Safety glasses, goggles or face shields shall be worn during operations in which might contact the eyes (e.g., through vapors or splashes of solution).

·          Ordinary (street) prescription glasses do not provide adequate protection.  Adequate safety glasses must meet the requirements of the Practice for Occupational Education Eye and Face Protection (ANSI Z87.1-1989) and must be equipped with side shields. 

·          Fisherbrand® Chemical Splash Goggles, catalog # 19-041-739 are recommended.

·          Contact lenses shall not be worn if the potential exist for allyl alcohol exposure.

q       HAND PROTECTION

·          Use either butyl rubber or neoprene gloves are recommended which are available through Lab Safety Supply, catalogue # 2BD-14998, medium weight butyl rubber gloves.  Check catalogue for sizes and finishes.  For Neoprene Gloves, catalogue # 2BD-11778.

q       LAB COATS, ETC.

·          Lab coats, close toed shoes and long sleeved clothing shall be worn when handling allyl alcohol. Protective clothing shall be worn to prevent any possibility of skin contact with allyl alcohol.

q       SAFETY SHOWER/EYEWASH

·          Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to allyl alcohol, suitable facilities for quick drench or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. 

·          Bottle type eyewash stations are not acceptable.

5.      Designated Area for Use and Containment Devices

q       All Allyl alcohol work shall be done in the laboratory fume hood.

q       The fume hood’s sash must be in the position where a face velocity of 100 feet per minute is achieved.  

6.      Special Handling Procedures and Storage Requirements

q       Store in a flammable liquids storage cabinet.

q       Spill-X-S Kit, which is available from Lab Safety Supply, catalogue # 2BD-14628, must be available in the event of a liquid spill less than 300 cc.

7.      Waste Disposal

q       Allyl alcohol is an acutely hazardous waste

q       Excess Allyl Alcohol and all waste material containing Allyl Alcohol must be placed in an unbreakable secondary container labeled with the following "HAZARDOUS WASTE ALLYL ALCOHOL ". Full containers of Allyl Alcohol waste must be disposed of according to WFUHS EH&S Hazardous Waste Program.

8.      Decontamination of Equipment and Area

Contact WFUHS EH&S at 716-1221 for decontamination information.

9.      Spill and Accident Procedures

In the event of a liquid spill greater than 300 cc, immediately vacate and secure the area.  Contact WFUBMC Security at 716-9111.