Material Safety Data Sheet

1-Octanol

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: 1-Octanol
Catalog 15063-0000, 15063-0010, 15063-0025, 22018-0000, 22018-0025, 22018-
Numbers: 5000
Synonyms: Capryl alcohol
Acros Organics BVBA
Company Identification: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Acros Organics
Company Identification: (USA) One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in the US, call: 800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number, Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100
CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe: 703-527-3887
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name: % EINECS#
111-87-5 1-Octanol >98% 203-917-6
Hazard Symbols: XI

Risk Phrases: 36/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin: Causes mild skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin.
 May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May
Ingestion:
cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. May cause headache.
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness,
Inhalation:
and central nervous system depression.
Chronic:
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
Eyes:
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
Skin:
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
Inhalation: give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
aid.
Notes to
Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-
General demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Information: Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Will burn if involved in a
fire. Combustible liquid.
Extinguishing Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon
Media: dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Information:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then
Spills/Leaks:
place in suitable container.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly
Storage:
closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash
facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to
keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 111-87-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
Respirators: approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other
symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Clear liquid

Color: colorless
Odor: aromatic odor - penetrating odor
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: 0.03mbar @20 deg C
Viscosity: 9 mPa.s @20 deg C
Boiling Point: 195 deg C ( 383.00F)
Freezing/Melting Point: -16 deg C ( 3.20F)
Autoignition Temperature: 253 deg C ( 487.40 deg F)
Flash Point: 81 deg C ( 177.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits: Lower: 0.2 Vol %
Explosion Limits: Upper: 30.3 Vol %
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.824
Molecular Formula: C8H18O
Molecular Weight: 130.23
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
CAS# 111-87-5: RH6550000
RTECS#:
RTECS:
CAS# 111-87-5: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >1 gm/kg;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1790 mg/kg;
LD50/LC50: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 15000 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = >3200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 20000 mg/kg;
.
Other: Skin, rabbit: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
1-Octanol - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop
Carcinogenicity: 65.

See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. The toxicological

Other: properties have not been fully investigated. Mutagenicity: Ames-test:
negative.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish: Gold orfe: LC50: 10-100 mg/L; 96h; OECD 203/ISO 7346
Ecotoxicity: Daphnia: Daphnia: EC50: 10-100 mg/L; 24h; OECD 202/ISO 6341

Readily biodegradable.
Other:

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA IMO RID/ADR
Shipping Not regulated as a Not regulated as a Not regulated as a
Name: hazardous material hazardous material hazardous material
Hazard
Class:
UN
Number:
Packing
Group:
 Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 111-87-5: 1
Canada
CAS# 111-87-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List
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US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 111-87-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 10/16/1996
Revision #1 Date 3/16/2004
Revisions were made in Sections: General revision.

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howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of
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