ICSC 1610 - 1-OCTADECANOL

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1-OCTADECANOL	ICSC: 1610 (October 2005)
Stearyl alcohol Octadecan-1-ol n-Octadecanol 1-Hydroxyoctadecane Octadecyl alcohol

CAS #: 112-92-5

EC Number: 204-017-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

See Notes.
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes		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
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids.
PACKAGING

1-OCTADECANOL

ICSC: 1610

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE SLIGHTLY WAXY FLAKES OR LEAFLETS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with strong acids and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O / CH₃(CH₂)₁₇OH Molecular mass: 270.5 Boiling point: 336°C Melting point: 59.8°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.81 (liquid) Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 150°C: 133 Flash point: 170°C Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 8.22

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE SLIGHTLY WAXY FLAKES OR LEAFLETS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong acids and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O / CH₃(CH₂)₁₇OH
Molecular mass: 270.5
Boiling point: 336°C
Melting point: 59.8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.81 (liquid)
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 150°C: 133
Flash point: 170°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 8.22

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been extensively investigated but none has been found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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