ICSC 1170 - 2-OCTANOL

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2-OCTANOL

ICSC: 1170
_{October 2002}

Capryl alcohol
1-Methyl-1-heptanol
2-Hydroxy-n-octane
Hexylmethylcarbinol

CAS No: 123-96-6
RTECS No: RH0795000

CH₃(CH₂)₅CH(OH)CH₃ / C₈H₁₈O
Molecular mass: 130.3

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 76°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 76°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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	Burning sensation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0	Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

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

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract and is mildly irritating to the skin. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 178.5°C Melting point: -38.6°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.82 Solubility in water: none (0.096 ml/100 ml) Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 32 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 76°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.72	The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

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