ICSC 0497 - ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)

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ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)	ICSC: 0497 (October 1999)
Isooctanol (mixed isomers) Methylheptyl alcohol (mixed isomers)

CAS #: 26952-21-6

EC Number: 248-133-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 82°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 82°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use powder, carbon dioxide, foam.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Lethargy. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Further see Inhalation.		Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)

ICSC: 0497

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₈ O / C₇H₁₅CH₂OH Molecular mass: 130.3 Boiling point: 83-91°C Melting point: <-76°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.83 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 50 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 82°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 277°C (estimated) Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-5.7 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₈H₁₈ O / C₇H₁₅CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 130.3
Boiling point: 83-91°C
Melting point: <-76°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 50
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 82°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 277°C (estimated)
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-5.7 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	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 long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

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 long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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