Product ID:2-OCTANOL
MSDS Date:10/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N012678
MSDS Number: BQPKS

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Preparer: SAME

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

DO NOT PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS IF VICTIM IS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LAVAGE OR OXYGEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

REMOVE

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

STOPPED,PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM &

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SMOKING,FLAMES OR

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ISOLATE HAZARDOUS AREA & RESTRICT ENTRY. SUPP DATA

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS A FOG, SOLID

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

WATER, APPLY FROM DISTANCE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS,

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

TOXIC

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Fraction By Weight: N/K (F)

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE IN HEAT/FIRE.

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

2-OCTANOL

CAS: 123-96-6

RTECS: RH0795000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

INHALATION/SKIN/INGESTION . FIRST AID

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OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RAT ORAL >3.2 G/KG,(SEE ING 12)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards 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.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure: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)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K

First Aid: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 CL THG & 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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:140F,60C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:7.4%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
STANDARD FOAM.FOR LARGER FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY,FOG OR STANDARD
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECT
EQUIP .MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS.COOL CONTR W/ H*2O FROM
SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.(SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: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)

Spill Release Procedures: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 FA R AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP.NO (SEEING 7)
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH
HEAT/SPARKS/FLAMES/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS.

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.
Supplemental Safety and Health
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 TA
NK DUE TO FIRE.STAY AWAY FROM STOR TANKENDS.FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN
STOR AREA,USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR (SEE ING 8)

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:356F,180C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-26F,-38C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:SEE SUPP
Vapor Density:4.5,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.8 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K
Solubility in Water:0.1%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID WITH AROMATIC, UNPLEASANT
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACTION WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT W/ HEAT,SPK,FLAMES/OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNIT.VAP MAY BE EXPLO.AVOID OVERHEATING OF CONTR;CONTR
(SEE ING 12)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATER
SOURCES.

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