ICSC 0497 - ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS) 11S00000 ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)

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ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS) 11S00000 ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)

ICSC: 0497
_{October 1999}

Isooctanol (mixed isomers)
Methylheptyl alcohol (mixed isomers)

CAS No: 26952-21-6
RTECS No: NS7700000

C₈H₁₈ O / C₇H₁₅CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 130.3

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, carbon dioxide, foam
EXPLOSION	Above 82°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 82°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).		Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 0; F 2; R 0	Separated from strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (skin); (ACGIH 1999).
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 83-91°C Melting point: <-76°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.83 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 50 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 82°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: (estimated) 277°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-5.7 (estimated)

NOTES

Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Fire fighting.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Ingestion First Aid.

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