1-Octanol Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 561
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
1-Octanol
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Combustible liquid (H227). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
1-Octanol
Synonyms: Caprylic alcohol; n-Octyl alcohol
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111-87-5 |
CH3(CH2)7OH
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130.23 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth.Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
Class IIIA combustible liquid. Flash point: 81 °C Autoignition Temperature: 273 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
Remove all ignition sources and water. Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides. Store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag due to strong odor. Keep cool (P235).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
Colorless liquid. Strong floral odor. Soluble: Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, and mineral oil. Not miscible with water or glycerin.
Boiling point: 195 °C Melting point: -15 °C Specific gravity: 0.826 2 Vapor density: 4.5 Vapor pressure: 0.14 mmHg
Avoid contact with acids, acid chlorides, and strong oxidizing agents. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Severe eye irritant, skin irritant, nausea, dizziness, and headache. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Skin and eyes.
ORL-MUS LD50: 1790 mg/kg IHL-RAT LCL0: 5600 mg/m3/4H SKN-GPG LD50: greater than 1 g/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-917-6).
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