Product Name: Isooctanol
Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol
CAS Number: 104-76-7
Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, Isooctyl alcohol
Recommended Use: Solvent, chemical intermediate, plasticizer
Supplier: Standard chemical suppliers globally, including names like BASF or Eastman
Emergency Contact: Local poison control or supplier emergency hotline, typical phone numbers listed for immediate assistance
Classification: Flammable liquid, causes eye and skin irritation, may harm aquatic life
GHS Label: Danger
Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Pictograms: Flame, exclamation mark, environment
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid release to the environment, use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Chemical Identity: 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol
Concentration: 98% or higher by weight
Impurities: May include trace amounts of related higher and lower alcohols less than 2%
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, consult a doctor if symptoms develop, avoid breathing vapors
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical advice for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Flush eyes for several minutes under running water, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, contact medical help if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical care
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, CO2, water spray
Specific Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air, emits toxic fumes under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus, protective clothing, and to avoid inhaling smoke
Special Procedures: Cool exposed containers with water spray, keep safe distance, do not allow runoff from firefighting to enter drains or watercourses
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and respirators as required, eliminate ignition sources
Environmental Precautions: Avoid discharge into drains, waterways, or soil, notify authorities if large spills occur
Clean-up Methods: Absorb spill with inert material such as sand or vermiculite, place in a chemical waste container, ventilate area, wash spill site after material pickup is complete
Safe Handling: Ensure good ventilation, ground and bond containers and equipment, avoid inhalation of vapor, keep away from sparks and open flames
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space away from incompatibles like oxidizers and acids, separate from food and drink
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, halogens, avoid contact for safety
Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV not established specifically, use good industrial hygiene practices to minimize exposure
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, and explosion-proof equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical safety goggles, protective clothing, impervious gloves, suitable respirators for vapor exposure, eye-wash stations and safety showers available in the workplace
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Mild, sweet, characteristic alcohol odor
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: -76°C
Boiling Point: 184°C
Flash Point: 81°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than water
Flammability: Flammable
Vapor Pressure: 0.09 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: 4.5 (air = 1)
Density: 0.83 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 2.9
Viscosity: 10 mPa•s (20°C)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage, handling, and use conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air, contact with acids releases heat
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritating and toxic fumes when burned
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, static electricity, incompatible materials
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 2049 mg/kg, Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 197310 mg/kg
Inhalation: Can cause irritation to respiratory tract, dizziness, drowsiness at high concentrations
Skin and Eye Contact: Causes irritation, prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis
Chronic Exposure: No evidence for carcinogenicity or mutagenicity, not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Symptoms of Exposure: Redness, itching, tearing, sore throat, headache, nausea
Toxicity to Aquatic Organisms: LC50 (fish, 96h): 17 mg/L, EC50 (daphnia): 39 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breakdown in water and soil expected
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low to moderate, log Kow shows potential for bioaccumulation but not highly persistent
Mobility in Soil: High, can leach through soil to groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Harmful to aquatic environments in concentrated spills, guidelines recommend preventing large discharges
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose by incineration in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations, do not discharge to sewer
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers, send to licensed facility
Special Precautions: Avoid release into environment, follow specific waste treatment and disposal protocols, ensure containers are empty before recycling or disposal
UN Number: UN 1993
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Isooctanol)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: DOT, IMDG, and IATA regulations apply, keep containers upright and sealed, emergency transport procedures provided by carrier
OSHA: Covered under Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA: Listed in the US TSCA Inventory
REACH Status: Registered substance in Europe, pre-registration and full registration numbers available
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under Sections 302, 304, 313
California Prop 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Complies with relevant local, regional, national, and international laws governing use, transport, and disposal
