ICSC 0608 - 3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOL

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3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOL	ICSC: 0608 (November 1997)
3,5,5-Trimethylhexylalcohol Isononyl alcohol

CAS #: 3452-97-9

EC Number: 222-376-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 93°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. NO contact with hot surfaces. Above 93°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Skin	Redness. Roughness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOL

ICSC: 0608

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants, inorganic acids, aldehydes, alkene oxides and acid anhydrides. Reacts with rubber and PVC.	Formula: C₉H₂₀O Molecular mass: 144.25 Boiling point: 193-202°C Melting point: -70°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.83 Solubility in water at 20°C: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0 Flash point: 93°C o.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants, inorganic acids, aldehydes, alkene oxides and acid anhydrides. Reacts with rubber and PVC.

Formula: C₉H₂₀O
Molecular mass: 144.25
Boiling point: 193-202°C
Melting point: -70°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water at 20°C: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0
Flash point: 93°C o.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The vapour is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	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 may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The vapour is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

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 may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to water quality.

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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