BBFFN - 2-ETYLHEXANOL

Product Identification

Product ID:2-ETYLHEXANOL
MSDS Date:05/23/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001403
MSDS Number: BBFFN

Responsible Party
EASTMAN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS,INC.
WILCOX DR AND LINCOLN ST
KINGSPORT 37662
US

Emergency Phone: (615)229-6094(8AM-5PM MON-FRI)

Info Phone: (615)229-4374 AT ALL OTHER TIMES.

Cage: 78364

Contractor
EASTMAN CHEM PRODUCTS A SUB OF EASTMAN KODAK CO
KINGSPORT, TN 37662 US

Telephone: 423-229-2000

Cage: 74364

Ingredients

2-ETHYLHEXANOL

CAS: 104-76-7

RTECS: MP0350000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL RAT)=2.0G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION; INHALATION: HIGH
CONC. OF VAPOR MAY CAUSE UPPER RESP.TRACT IRRITATION AND NARCOSIS
(SLEEPINESS,DIZZINESS,ETC.)
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION; INHALATION:HIGH CONC. OF
VAPOR MAY CAUSE UPPER RESP.TRACT IRRITATION AND NARCOSIS
(SLEEPINESS,DIZZINESS,ETC.)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MANUFACTURER DID NOT SPECIFY.

First Aid

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SIN WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
AND SOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. IN C ASE OF INHALATION,REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE,TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY,AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTONS PERSISTS.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:164F,73C
Lower Limits:9.7 @ 272F
Upper Limits:0.88 @ 220F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,"ALCOHOL"FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEM PROT. SUIT WITH SCBA. COOL CONTRS
WITH H*20.WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MANUFACTURER STATES NONE KNOWN.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. SMALL SPILLS
MAY BE COLLECTED WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS. FOR LARGE SPILLS,FLUSH
AREA WITH WATER SPRAY. PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ENTERING
DRAINS,SEWERS,OR STREAMS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:MATERIAL IS CLASSIFIED AS A
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS AND FLAMES.
Other Precautions:SINCE EMPTIED PACKAGES RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE,FOLLOW
LABEL WARNINGS EVEN AFTER PACKAGE IS EMPTIED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPOR OR
MIST SHOULD BE WORN IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL:RECOMMEND AT LEAST 10 AIR CHANGES PER HOUR. LOCAL
EXHAUST:IF NEEDED TO CONTROL VAPOR OR MIST FROM HEATD MATERIAL
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:360F,182C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-94F,-70C
Vapor Pres:0.05
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:0.83
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.01
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID;NO DISTINGUISHING ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND CO*2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS CONCERNING HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT.

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