2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
2-Ethylhexyl alcohol
C8H18O / CH3(CH2)3CH(CH2CH3)CH2OH
Molecular mass: 130.3
ICSC # 0890
CAS # 104-76-7
RTECS # MP0350000
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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, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 73°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 73°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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Exposure
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Sore throat.
Weakness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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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(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
violently with
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: 20 ppm, 110 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2005).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour
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.
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 184-185°C
Melting point: <-76°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water:
poor
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 48
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Flash point: 73°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 231°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.88-9.7
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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The substance is commonly referred as octyl alcohol.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0890
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2-ETHYLHEXANOL
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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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