International Chemical Safety Cards

1,6-HEXANEDIOL ICSC: 0491
1,6-HEXANEDIOL
1,6-Dihydroxyhexane
Hexamethylene glycol
C6H14O2
Molecular mass: 118.2
CAS # 629-11-8
RTECS # MO2100000
ICSC # 0491
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


INHALATION


SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. 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


SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).


SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0491 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

1,6-HEXANEDIOL ICSC: 0491

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 250°C
Melting point: 42°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96		 Solubility in water: miscible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
Flash point: 101°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0491 1,6-HEXANEDIOL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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