2-ETHYLHEXANOL (ICSC)

2-ETHYLHEXANOL	ICSC: 0890

Date of peer-review: March 1996

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
2-Ethylhexyl alcohol

CAS #	104-76-7	C₈H₁₈O / CH₃(CH₂)₃CH(CH₂CH₃)CH₂OH
RTECS #	MP0350000	Molecular mass: 130.3
UN #
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 73°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 73°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Sore throat. Weakness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	(Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

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. (Extra personal protection: A filter for organic vapours).

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0

Separated from strong oxidants.

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2-ETHYLHEXANOL

ICSC: 0890

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

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.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 184-185°C
Melting point: <-76°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water: poor
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

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

The substance is commonly referred as octyl alcohol.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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