Alcohols, C8-18 Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Alcohols, C8-18 |
|---|
1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
|---|---|
| Other names | - |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Fragrances;Solvents |
|---|---|
| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
|---|---|
| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
|---|---|
| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| Response | P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | none |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohols, C8-18 | Alcohols, C8-18 | 68551-07-5 | 271-359-0 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Following skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Following eye contact
Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Rest. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Liquid will cause burning of the eyes and may irritate skin. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Higher alcohols (>3 carbons) and related compounds
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
no data available
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If liquid: collect leaking liquid in containers. Absorb remaining liquid in inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Accidental Release Measures: ... Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Cool. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Skin protection
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Dodecanol is a colorless thick liquid with a sweet odor. Floats on water. Freezing point is 75°F. (USCG, 1999) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Leaflets from dilute alcohol |
| Odour | CHARACTERISTIC FATTY ODOR; UNPLEASANT AT HIGH CONCN BUT DELICATE & FLORAL ON DILUTION |
| Melting point/freezing point | 75° F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 498° F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, 1999) |
| Flammability | Combustible. |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | Flammability limits = 0.6 to 5.1 vol% |
| Flash point | 260° F (USCG, 1999) |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 527° F (USCG, 1999) |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | 18.8 mPa-s at 20 deg C |
| Solubility | In water, 4 mg/L at 25 deg C |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Kow = 5.13 |
| Vapour pressure | 8.48X10-4 mm Hg at 25 deg C |
| Density and/or relative density | 0.831 at 75.2° F (USCG, 1999) |
| Relative vapour density | (air = 1): 6.4 |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Reacts violently with oxidizing materials and acids.
10.2 Chemical stability
no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Combustible when it is exposed to heat or flame.DODECANOL is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat oral 12,800 mg/kg
- Inhalation: LC50 Rat inhalation >1050 mg/cu m (138 ppm)
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Pimephales promelas (Fathead minnow) weight 0.12 g; Conditions: flow-through bioassay, water hardness 45.5 mg/L CaCO3, temp: 25 +/- 1 deg C, pH 7.5, dissolved oxygen >60% of saturation; Concentration: 1.01 mg/L for 96 hr
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: A 5-day theoretical BOD of 20% was observed for 1-dodecanol in an aerobic screening test using a sewage inoculum(1). A 5-day theoretical BOD of 23.2% was observed for 1-dodecanol in a standard BOD dilution test using a mixed microbial inoculum(2-3). A 5-day theoretical BOD of 27-29.7% was observed for 1-dodecanol in a standard BOD aerobic screening test using a sewage inoculum or an acclimated activated sludge inoculum(4); using a Warburg respirometer technique and a sewage inoculum, a 6-hr theoretical BOD of 15.2% was observed(4). Using a Warburg respirometer technique and various activated sludge inoculum, respective 6-hr, 12-hr and 24-hr theoretical BODs of 4.5, 10.1 and 13.4% were observed(5). 1-Dodecanol was found to be readily biodegraded(6).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 48 was calculated in fish for 1-dodecanol(SRC), using a log Kow of 5.13(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Koc values of 2042-3388 were reported for 1-dodecanol in humic acid(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this Koc range suggests that 1-dodecanol is expected to have slight mobility in soil. Koc values of 2570-6574, 2337-11,184, 7700 and 16,700-17,981 were reported for 1-dodecanol in activated sludge, sediment, suspended solids and suspended solids with activated sludge, respectively(1).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: no data available | IMDG: no data available | IATA: no data available |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohols, C8-18 | Alcohols, C8-18 | 68551-07-5 | 271-359-0 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Industry News
More Safety Data Sheets