ICSC 1490 - 1-DECANOL

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1-DECANOL

ICSC: 1490
_{April 2005}

Decane-1-ol
n-Decyl alcohol
Capric alcohol
Nonyl carbinol
n-Decanol

CAS No: 112-30-1
RTECS No: HE4375000
UN No: 3082

C₁₀H₂₂O / CH₃(CH₂)₉OH
Molecular mass: 158.28

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray. Carbon dioxide. Alcohol-resistant foam. Dry powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensationin the throat and chest. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Cover the spilled material with absorbent. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.	UN Hazard Class: 9 UN Pack Group: III	Marine pollutant.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM6-III NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0	Separated from strong oxidants, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes. Reacts violently with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

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 is irritating to the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system at high levels.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 230°C
Melting point: 7°C
Density: 0.83 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.37 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 108°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 255°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.7-5.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.23 (calculated)

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

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