Decane-1-ol
n-Decyl alcohol
Capric alcohol
Nonyl carbinol
n-Decanol
C10H22O / CH3(CH2)9OH
Molecular mass: 158.28
ICSC # 1490
CAS # 112-30-1
RTECS # HE4375000
UN # 3082
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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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Water spray.
Carbon dioxide.
Alcohol-resistant foam.
Dry powder.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
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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.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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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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Abdominal pain.
Burning sensationin the throat and chest.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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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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.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
acid anhydrides
and
acid chlorides
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Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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Marine pollutant.
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Packing Group: III
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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 burning
producing
irritating fumes
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Reacts
violently with
acid anhydrides
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acid chlorides
and
strong oxidants
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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.
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
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The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
at high levels
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
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Physical
Properties
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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
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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)
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM6-III
NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1490
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1-DECANOL
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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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