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Testing Status of Isopropanol 67630

 

CASRN: 67-63-0

Formula: C3-H8-O

Synonyms/Common Names

  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • 2-Propanol (9CI)

Known Uses

Rubbing alcohol, solvent, de-icing agent, quick drying oils & inks, antiseptic, food additive, chemical intermediate, hand lotions, body rubs, after-shave lotions (Merck 1989). Associated with tobacco: reported either as a natural component of tobacco, pyrolysis product (in tobacco smoke), or additive for one or more types of tobacco products.

Chemical Properties

Toxicity Effects (HSDB)

Genetic Toxicology

  • Salmonella  (325105)  Completed 
    • Citation: Zeiger, E., Anderson, B., Haworth, S., Lawlor, T., and Mortelman, K. Salmonella Mutagenicity Tests V. Results from the Testing of 311 Chemicals Environ. Molec. Mutagen. Vol. 19 (Suppl 21) (1992) 2-141
    •  Negative 

Organ Systems Toxicity

  • 1 to 19 GD Conventional Teratology (Inhalation)  (T0016)  Completed 
    • Female Rats: Sprague Dawley
    • Dose: 3500, 7000, 10000 PPM.