FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- 2-OCTANOL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FSC: 6810
NIIN: 00N012678
Manufacturer's CAGE: 1B464
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: 2-OCTANOL
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General Information
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Company's Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Company's Street: 1 REAGENT LANE
Company's City: FAIR LAWN
Company's State: NJ
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 07410
Company's Emerg Ph #: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Company's Info Ph #: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001
Status: SE
Date MSDS Prepared: 13OCT89
Safety Data Review Date: 06JUL95
Supply Item Manager: CX
MSDS Preparer's Name: SAME
MSDS Serial Number: BQPKS
Hazard Characteristic Code: F4
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: 2-OCTANOL
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: 100
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: RH0795000
CAS Number: 123-96-6
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
MAINTAIN BLOOD PRESS & AIRWAY. OXYGEN IF NEEDED. (ING 3)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 2: DO NOT PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS IF VICTIM IS
UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. (SEE ING 4)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 3: LAVAGE OR OXYGEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT (SEE ING 5)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 04
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 4: SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING (SEE ING 6)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 05
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 5: STOPPED,PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & AT
REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. (SEE ING 7)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 06
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 6: GET MED ATTN IMMED. SPILL PROC:SMOKING,FLAMES OR FLARES
IN HAZARDOUS AREA. KEEP UNNEC PEOPLE AWAY; (SEE ING 8)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 07
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
NOZZLES. EXTINGUISH ONLY IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED; (SEE ING 9)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 08
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 8: USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS A FOG, SOLID STREAMS
MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. COOL CONTAINERS W/ (SEE ING 10)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 09
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: ING 9: WATER, APPLY FROM DISTANCE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS,
KEEP UPWIND.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 10
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: EXPLO HAZ:ARE EXPLO ABOVE FL PT. THERMAL DECOMP PROD:TOXIC
OXIDES OF CARBON. OVEREXP:EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 11
Percent: N/K (F)
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: CNDTNS (STAB): MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE IN HEAT/FIRE. LD50-LC50
MIX:MOUSE ORAL 4.0 G/KG.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 12
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Other Recommended Limit: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID WITH AROMATIC, UNPLEASANT
ODOR.
Boiling Point: 356F,180C
Melting Point: -26F,-38C
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): SEE SUPP
Vapor Density (Air=1): 4.5,AIR=1
Specific Gravity: 0.8 (WATER=1)
Decomposition Temperature: N/K (FP N)
Evaporation Rate And Ref: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Solubility In Water: 0.1%
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: 140F,60C
Flash Point Method: CC
Lower Explosive Limit: 1.1%
Upper Explosive Limit: 7.4%
Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
STANDARD FOAM.FOR LARGER FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY,FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECT
EQUIP (FP N).MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS.COOL CONTR W/ H*2O FROM SIDE
UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.(SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: MOD FIRE HAZ WHEN EXPOSE TO HEAT/FLAME.
VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL A DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNIT AND
FLASH BACK.VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE (SEE ING 11)
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Cond To Avoid (Stability): AVOID CONTACT W/ HEAT,SPK,FLAMES/OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNIT.VAP MAY BE EXPLO.AVOID OVERHEATING OF CONTR;CONTR (SEE ING 12)
Materials To Avoid: VIOLENT REACTION WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomp Products: THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE
TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED
TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 RAT ORAL >3.2 G/KG,(SEE ING 12)
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY PRODUCE
DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS AND AFFECT THE LIVER,HEART & KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM.THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY ENHANCE THE TOXIC
EFFECTS.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: EYES:IRRIT,REDNESS,TRANSIENT INJURY TO CORNEAL
EPITHELIUM.SKIN:IRRITANT.MAY BE ABSORBED PRODUCING CNS DEPRESS W/ HDCH,DIZZ
& DROW.INGEST:MAY CAUSE NAUS,VOMIT,SORE THROAT,ABDOM PAIN & DIARR.MAY
AFFECT CNS W/ HDCH,DIZZ & DROW.INH:MAY CAUSE RESP IRRIT,COUGHING, NAUS.MAY
ALSO AFFECT CNS W/ HDCH,DIZZ,DROW.SEVERE (SEE ING 11)
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYES:WASH IMMED W/ LG AMTS OF H*2O/NORMAL SALINE
FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN,OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER LIDS,UNTIL NO EVID
OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN).GET MED ATTN IMMED.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG & SHOES IMMED.WASH AFFECTED AREA W/ SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF
H*2O UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEMICAL REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN).GET MED ATTN
IMMED.INGEST:REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE/EMESIS.(SEE ING 2
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES.STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN
DO IT W/O RISK.USE H*2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.FOR SMALL SPILLS,TAKE UP W/
SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CONTRS FOR LATER DISP.FOR LARGER
SPILLS,DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP.NO (SEE ING 7)
Neutralizing Agent: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N).AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATER SOURCES.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: AVOID CONTACT WITH HEAT/SPARKS/FLAMES/OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions: AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON
CONTAM LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE,MUST NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LIMITS OF
THE RESPIRATOR & BE JOINTLY APPRVD BY NIOSH-MSHA.
Ventilation: PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves: APPROP PROT GLOVES TO PVNT CONTACT.
Eye Protection: CHEM WORK GOG.MAY ADD FULL LENGTH FCSHLD
Other Protective Equipment: PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN THE IMMED WORK
AREA FOR EMER USE IF ANY POSSIBILITY FOR EYES TO BE EXPOSED TO SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices: WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
& EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RPTD/PRLNG SKIN CONTACT WITH THIS SUBSTANCE.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: VP:1 MMHG AT 91.4F,33C.SOL IN H*2O:ALCOHOL,
ETHER,ACETONE.FIRE FIGHT PROC:WITHDRAW FROM AREA & LET FIRE BURN.WITHDRAW
IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SFTY DEVICE/ANY DISCOLORATION OF
STOR TANK DUE TO FIRE.STAY AWAY FROM STOR TANK ENDS.FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN
STOR AREA,USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR (SEE ING 8)
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Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date: 93133
DOT PSN Code: GJL
DOT Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
DOT Class: 3
DOT ID Number: UN1993
DOT Pack Group: III
DOT Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
IMO PSN Code: HIA
IMO Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. *
IMO Regulations Page Number: 3345
IMO UN Number: 1993
IMO UN Class: 3.3
IATA PSN Code: MCA
IATA UN ID Number: 1993
IATA Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. * *
IATA UN Class: 3
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AFI PSN Code: MCA
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. *
AFI Class: 3
AFI ID Number: UN1993
AFI Pack Group: III
AFI Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 7-7
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Disposal Data
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Label Data
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Label Required: P
Technical Review Date: 18FEB91
Label Status: N
Common Name: 2-OCTANOL
Signal Word: WARNING!
Acute Health Hazard-Slight: X
Contact Hazard-Moderate: X
Fire Hazard-Moderate: X
Reactivity Hazard-None: X
Special Hazard Precautions: FLAMMABLE LIQUID. ACUTE:EYES:MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION MAY AFFECT CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, SORE
THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, COUGHING, NAUSEA. SEVERE
EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CHRONIC:CONJUNCTIVITIS. REPEATED OR
PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND
FLAME. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protect Eye: Y
Protect Skin: Y
Protect Respiratory: Y
Label Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC/CHEMICAL DIVISION
Label Street: 1 REAGENT LANE
Label City: FAIR LAWN
Label State: NJ
Label Zip Code: 07410
Label Country: US
Label Emergency Number: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300-CHEMTREC