Capryl alcohol
1-Methyl-1-heptanol
2-Hydroxy-n-octane
Hexylmethylcarbinol
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3 / C8H18O
Molecular mass: 130.3
ICSC # 1170
CAS # 123-96-6
RTECS # RH0795000
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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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Alcohol-resistant foam,
dry powder,
carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 76°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 76°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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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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Burning sensation.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.)
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
Ventilation along the floor.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
OILY
LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
with
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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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
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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.
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Physical
Properties
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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
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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
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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1170
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2-OCTANOL
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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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