International Chemical Safety Cards

2-METHYLHEPTANE ICSC: 0731
2-METHYLHEPTANE
C8H18 / CH3CH(CH3)CH2(CH2)3CH3
Molecular mass: 114.2
CAS # 592-27-8

ICSC # 0731
UN # 1262 (Octanes)
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Extremely flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION

    		• Ventilation.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Dry skin. Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES

    		• Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. 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 (extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
    		Separated from oxidants. Cool. Well closed.

    UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Packing Group: II
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    ICSC: 0731 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

    2-METHYLHEPTANE ICSC: 0731

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Reacts with oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

    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 skin.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The liquid defats the skin.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 116░C
    Melting point: -109░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.698
    Solubility in water: none
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 38░C: 5.3
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
    Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20░C (air = 1): 1.15
    Flash point: 4.4░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-?
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
    NFPA Code: H0; F3; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0731 2-METHYLHEPTANE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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