International Chemical Safety Cards

2-OCTANOL ICSC: 1170
2-OCTANOL
Capryl alcohol
1-Methyl-1-heptanol
2-Hydroxy-n-octane
Hexylmethylcarbinol
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH3/C8H18O
Molecular mass: 130.3
CAS # 123-96-6
RTECS # RH0795000
ICSC # 1170
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Dizziness. Headache. Nausea.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Dry skin.
Protective clothing.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
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. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).
Ventilation along the floor.

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ICSC: 1170 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin 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:
Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 178.5°C
Melting point: -38.6°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.82
Solubility in water: none (0.096 ml/100 ml)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 32
 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: ca. 60-87.8°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.72
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1170 2-OCTANOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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