If you can’t remove a flammable object, make sure it’s turned all the way off.
If there aren’t any doors or windows in the area, try to work fast and take breaks while cleaning if you need to.
You can also use rubber gloves if you don’t have any latex or nitrile ones. If you don’t have gloves, try to touch the alcohol as little as possible and wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you’re done cleaning.
If the surface is still slightly damp after you finish wiping up the alcohol, that’s fine. Alcohol evaporates quickly, so it shouldn’t take long to dry.
Check with your local landfill to see if they accept hazardous waste materials. Never wash isopropyl alcohol down the drain, as it can harm the living organisms in waterways.
If there aren’t any doors or windows nearby, evacuate all personnel until the fumes have cleared out.
If you have anything plugged into an outlet nearby, unplug it immediately if it’s safe to do so.
If you work in a lab, it may be handy to keep large quantities of sand or dirt on hand in case of spills.
Watch for a slightly darker color in the sand or dirt to know that it has absorbed the alcohol.
The containers must be sealed so that the alcohol doesn’t seep into the rest of the waste.
Isopropyl alcohol can cause burning, itching, and irritation in your eyes. Always wear goggles when working with isopropyl alcohol.
Always wear gloves when working with isopropyl alcohol to prevent skin contact.
If you have any trouble breathing or getting a full breath, seek emergency services right away.
If you ingest large amounts of isopropyl alcohol or a child ingests isopropyl alcohol, contact poison control at (800) 222-1222.
