ICSC 1345 - p-OCTYLPHENOL

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p-OCTYLPHENOL	ICSC: 1345 (April 2005)
1-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)octane Phenol, 4-octyl

CAS #: 1806-26-4

UN #: 2430

EC Number: 217-302-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then wash away with plenty of water. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from strong reducing agents. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant.

p-OCTYLPHENOL

ICSC: 1345

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with reducing agents.	Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O Molecular mass: 206.32 Boiling point: 280°C Melting point: 44-45°C Density: 0.96 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.1 Flash point: 113°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with reducing agents.

Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O
Molecular mass: 206.32
Boiling point: 280°C
Melting point: 44-45°C
Density: 0.96 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.1
Flash point: 113°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

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

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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