Isodecanol (mixed isomers)
C10H21OH
Molecular mass: 158.3
ICSC # 0495
CAS # 25339-17-7
RTECS # NR0960000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, carbon dioxide
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foam
(Note: Water may be ineffective).
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Dizziness.
Dullness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Diarrhoea.
Vomiting.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts with strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation and 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
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Exposure could cause central nervous system depression.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 220°C
Melting point: 7°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.5
Vapour pressure, kPa at 70°C: 0.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point:
104°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 266°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-4.5
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Environmental
Data
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish.
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N O T E S
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NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0;
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits,
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0495
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ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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