3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol
Linalyl alcohol
C10H18O / (CH3)2C=CH(CH2)2C(CH3)(OH)CH=CH2
Molecular mass: 154.2
ICSC # 0912
CAS # 78-70-6
RTECS # RG5775000
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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.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Foam,
alcohol-resistant foam,
powder,
carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 75°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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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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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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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,
face shield.
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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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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Give plenty of water to drink.
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.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
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 of its aerosol 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 and
the skin.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the liver.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 198-200°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.16
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 21
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Flash point: 75°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 235°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.97
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0912
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LINALOOL
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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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