International Chemical Safety Cards

2,5-HEXANEDIOL ICSC: 0280
2,5-HEXANEDIOL
2,5-Dihydroxyhexane
C6H14O2
Molecular mass: 118.2
CAS # 2935-44-6
RTECS # MO2275000
ICSC # 0280
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE

IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
INHALATION
Ventilation.

SKIN
Protective gloves.

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 Abdominal pain.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water (extra personal protection: filter A for organic vapours.)
Separated from strong oxidants.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0280 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

2,5-HEXANEDIOL ICSC: 0280

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the immune system , resulting in aberrations of the thymus, spleen and adrenal glands.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the central and peripheral nervous system , resulting in degeneration of the nerves.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 216°C
Melting point: -9°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.97
Solubility in water: miscible
Boiling point: 216°C
Melting point: -9°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.97
Solubility in water: miscible
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
This compound is a known toxic metabolite of n-hexane. For further information see also ICSC 0279 (n-Hexane).
NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0280 2,5-HEXANEDIOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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