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2-Ethylhexanol

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[Flash Point]

140
[Flash Point]

74
[Autoignition]

270
[Autoignition]

490
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Combustible Liquid. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
[Upper exp. limit]

12.7
[Lower exp. limit]

.9
[Fire Potential]

Flammable liquid.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. May cause irritation of the digestive tract and possible burns.
[Inhalation]

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
[Skin]

May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Skin]

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Skin]

Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[Storage]

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

Causes mild skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

Causes severe eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
[Hazards]

Vapors are heavier than air. THey can travel along the ground and be ignited at distant locations.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 21 36/37/38
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 22 36 63
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 26 36/37/39
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 36/37
[UN (DOT)]

1987
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Exposure Effects]

Headache, dizziness, giddiness, ataxia, sedation and coma may occur.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Colorless liquid, musty odor.
[Appearance]

Pale yellow crstals with a characteristic odor.
[Solubility in water]

Slightly soluble
[Solubility in water]

1250 g/L
[Melting Point]

116 - 119
[Melting Point]

-76
[Boiling Point]

183
[Boiling Point]

260
[Vapor Pressure]

0.02 (25 C)
[Vapor Pressure]

0.21 (25 C)
[Density]

0.8435 g/cm3 (15 C)
[Density]

1.394 g/cm3 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

10.18 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

-1.2
[Partition Coefficient]

2.82
[Heat Of Vaporization]

47.8 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Vaporization]

49.0 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-5732 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-1322 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Mercerizing textiles, as solvent for dyes, resins, oils, also claimed to possess antifoaming properties.
[Usage]

Used to produce antifungals.
[Vapor Density]

4.5
[Saturation Concentration]

0.007% at 20 C
[Refractive Index]

1.439 (16 C)
[Product Name]

2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
[Synonyms]

1H-1,2,4-Triazole
2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
2-Ethylhexan-1-ol
2-Ethylhexyl alcohol
Pyrrodiazole
s-Triazole
[CAS]

"CASEN_288-88-0.htm">288-88-0
[CAS]

"CASEN_104-76-7.htm">104-76-7
[Formula]

C2H3N3
[Formula]

C8H18O
[Molecular Weight]

130.22999999999999
[Molecular Weight]

69.069999999999993
[EINECS]

203-234-3
[EINECS]

206-022-9
[RTECS]

XZ3806000
[RTECS]

MP0350000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

12,9735
[Merck]

13,3842
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1719280
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

104767
[Beilstein Reference]

4-01-00-01783
[Beilstein Reference]

5-26-01-00082
[EC Index Number]

613-111-00-X
[EC Class]

irritant
[EC Class]

Toxic for reproduction Category 3; Harmful; Irritant
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Disposal Code]

1
[Disposal Code]

3
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

1987
[Hazard Class]

3
[Packing Group]

I; II; III
[HS Code]

2905 16 10
[HS Code]

2933 99 90