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1-TRIDECANOLICSC: 1176 (April 2017)
n-Tridecyl alcohol
n-Tridecan-1-ol
CAS #: 112-70-9

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. If liquid: collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. If solid: sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

Toxic to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong reducing agents. Store only in original container. Do NOT store or transport in containers made from aluminium. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. 
PACKAGING
 
1-TRIDECANOL ICSC: 1176
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID OR CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong reducing agents. This generates heat and flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). Attacks aluminium. 

Formula: CH3(CH2)11CH2OH/C13H28O
Molecular mass: 200.4
Boiling point: 274°C
Melting point: 30-32°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.01 (very poor)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.9
Flash point: 121°C o.c. (mixed isomers)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 8.52
Auto-ignition temperature: 260°C  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin. See Notes. 

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
See Notes. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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