ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS) 0495
October 1999
CAS No: 25339-17-7 Isodecanol (mixed isomers)
RTECS No: NR0960000 C10H21OH
Molecular mass: 158.3
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, carbon dioxide, foam (Note:
Water may be ineffective).
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Cough. Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Ventilation. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Nausea. Sore throat. attention.
Skin Dry skin. Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and
then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Diarrhoea. Vomiting. (Further see Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation). attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as
far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert
absorbent and remove to safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0 Separated from strong oxidants.
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0495 ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through
the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants. Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration
Occupational exposure limits in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
TLV not established.
MAK not established. Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
Exposure could cause central nervous system depression.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 220/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
Melting point: 7/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.00
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84 Flash point: 104/C o.c.
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.5 Auto-ignition temperature: 266/C
Vapour pressure, kPa at 70/C: 0.13 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-4.5
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish.
NOTES
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Fire fighting.
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