International Chemical Safety Cards

ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS) ICSC: 0495
ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)
Isodecanol (mixed isomers)
C10H21OH
Molecular mass: 158.3
CAS # 25339-17-7
RTECS # NR0960000
ICSC # 0495
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide (Note: Water may be ineffective).
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Dizziness, dullness, headache, nausea.
    		Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention if irritation or pain persist.
  • 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, nausea, vomiting (further see Inhalation).
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE 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.
    		Separated from strong oxidants.

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    ICSC: 0495 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS) ICSC: 0495

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.
    MAK not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin, and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    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
    Melting point: 7░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
    Solubility in water: None
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 70░C: 0.13
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
    Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20░C (air = 1): 1.00
    Flash point: 104░C
    Auto-ignition temperature: 285░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-?
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish.
    NOTES
    NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0495 ISODECYL ALCOHOL (MIXED ISOMERS)
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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