International Chemical Safety Cards

2-ETHYLHEXANOL ICSC: 0890
2-ETHYLHEXANOL
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
2-Ethylhexyl alcohol
C8H18O / CH3(CH2)3CH(CH2CH3)CH2OH
Molecular mass: 130.3
CAS # 104-76-7
RTECS # MP0350000
ICSC # 0890
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 73°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 73°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

INHALATION Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Sore throat. Weakness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: an A filter for organic vapours).
Separated from strong oxidants.

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ICSC: 0890 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 184-185°C
Melting point: <-76°c
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 48		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Flash point: 73°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 231°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.88-9.7
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
N O T E S
The substance is commonly referred as octyl alcohol.
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0890 2-ETHYLHEXANOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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