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Material Safety Data Sheet

1.1. Substance Identification

Trade name: 2-Ethylhexanol (Octanol)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1. Substance Identification

Trade name 2-Ethylhexanol (Octanol)

IUPAC name 2-ethylhexan-1-ol

Synonym 2-Ethylhexanol, Ethylhexyl Alcohol

EC# 203-234-3

CAS # 104-76-7

Molecular Formula C8H18O

Molecular weight 130.2279

REACH Registration number 01-2119487289-20-0009

Chemical characterization Organic Mono-constituent substance

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Main use of 2-ethyl hexanol is that of an intermediate under strictly controlled conditions. Apart

from this it is used in various products and processes as functional fluid, process chemical,

cleaning agent and other purposes. The detailed uses can be discerned from the list of exposure

scenarios below.


2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 2.1.Classification of the substance

2.1.1.Classification according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) Acute Tox. 4: H332: Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irrit. 2: H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A: H319: Causes serious eye irritation. STOT Single Exp. 3: H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Affected organs: Respiratory tract; Route of exposure: Inhalation. 2.1.2. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC Xn; R20 Harmful Xi; R36/37/38 Irritant 2.2. Label elements 2.2.1. Labeling according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS) Signal word: Warning.

Hazard pictogram:

GHS07: exclamation mark Hazard statements:

1. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. 2. H315: Causes skin irritation. 3. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. 4. H332: Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary statements:


P233: Keep container tightly closed. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 2.2.2. Labeling according to Directive 67/548/EEC Indication of danger: Xn – harmful

R-phrases: R20 – Harmful by inhalation R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

S-phrases:

S26 - in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical

advice

S37 - Wear suitable gloves.

2.3. Other effects

The substance does not fulfil the PBT criteria (not PBT) and not the vPvB criteria (not vPvB).

2-Ethylhexanol is a combustible and flammable liquid. In contact with strong oxidizers may

cause fire.

4 . FIRST - AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures


General Advice: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled: Remove to fresh air and rest in half upright position. If not breathing, give artificial

respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Keeps person warm and at rest. Call a physician.

In case of skin contact: Wash the contaminated skin with plenty of soap or mild detergent and

water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation

persists after washing, get medical attention.

In case of eye contact: Wash the eyes immediately with large amount of water lifting the upper

and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains at least 15-20 minutes. If irritation persists

after washing get medical attention. Contact lenses should not worn with this product.

In case of ingestion: Give large amount of water to drink. If large amounts were swallowed, get

Medical advise. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Administration of gastric lavage is permitted only by qualified medic personnel.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

By inhalation: Inhalation of vapour or mist is irritating to the upper respiratory tract. May have

narcotic effect. Difficult breathing, coughing, headache, dizziness and drowsiness may occur.

May be absorbed into the bloodstream with symptoms similar to ingestion.

By skin contact: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through skin.

By eye contact: Causes irritation, redness and pain.

By ingestion: May have narcotic effect. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, headache, dizziness

and diarrhea. Large doses may affect kidneys and liver.

Chronic effects: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired liver,

kidney or respirator function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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5. FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide and water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a solid stream of water (water jet), since the stream

will scatter and spread the fire. Use water spray to isolate the hazard area and to keep fire-

exposed tanks cool.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: 2-Ethylhexanol is a combustible and flammable liquid. In contact with

strong oxidizers may cause fire. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above 750C. Vapor may flow

along surface to distant ignition sources and flash back. Carbon monoxide and dioxide may form

when heated to decomposition. In case of large fire and remove the containers if this it is

possible.

Hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Protection of fire-fighters: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self

contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.


Clothing for firefighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves) conforming to European

standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for chemical incidents.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel: Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away from

entering.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing – wear suitable protective equipment (see section 8).

Do not touch or walk through spill material. Shut off all ignition sources.

For emergency responders: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition.

Persons performing clean-up work should wear adequate personal protective equipment and a

selfcontained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other

positive pressure mode.

6.2 Environmental precautions: Prevent from contamination the ground and the surface water

by isolating the hazard area. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Keep closed containers

and dispose according to all applicable federal, state or local environment regulations

6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods of cleaning up: Absorb spills with dry sand, earth or similar non-combustible

absorbent material then collect into drums for later disposal. For large spills, dike and pump into

suitable containers for disposal. Use water spray to reduce vapors and flush area with water.

Resulted waste water will be treated in biological treatment plant. Dispose of under valid legal

waste regulations.

Special precautions: Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust to absorb the spills. Do

not flush to sewer! Use only non sparkling tools and equipment.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Additional advice: Refer to section 8, 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Protective measures: Protect containers from physical damage. Use non sparkling tools, electric

equipment and venting system. Sources of ignition such as smoking and open flames are

prohibited when 2-ethylhexanol is handled. Bounding and grounding are important to prevent the

accumulation of static electricity and provide for its safe discharge. Bounding and grounding are

required for all equipment. Do not use compressed air or oxygen for filling, discharging or

handling. The personel which handling the product must wear protective equipment.

Advice on general occupational hygiene: Avoid inhalation or ingestion and contact with skin

and eyes. General occupational hygiene measures are required to ensure safe handling of the

substance.

These measures involve good personal and housekeeping practices (i.e. regular cleaning with

suitable cleaning devices), no drinking, eating and smoking at the workplace. Shower and change

clothes at end of work shift. Do not wear contaminated clothing at home.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage: Store in a tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from

sources of heat and incompatible substances. Drums must be equipped with self-closing valves,

nitrogen blanket. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain

product residues (vapors, liquid).


Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizers and acids.

Incompatible materials for storage: Tanks constructed from normal steel are reliable for storing 2-

ethylhexanol. If severe demands are imposed on the quality of the product, the tanks should be

constructed of stainless steel.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Please check the identified uses from Section 1.2.

For more information please see the relevant exposure scenario, available via your supplier/given

in the Annex I.

8 . EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

PNEC aqua (freshwater): 0.017 mg/L

PNEC aqua (marine water): 0.0017 mg/L

PNEC aqua (intermittent releases): 0.17 mg/L

PNEC sediment (freshwater): 0.28 mg/kg sediment dw

PNEC sediment (marine water): 0.028 mg/kg sediment dw

PNEC STP: 10 mg/L mg/L

PNEC soil: 0.047 mg/kg soil dw

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering control : A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep

employee exposure as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it

can control the emissions of the contaminant at its sources, preventing dispersions of it into the

general work area. Ventilation equipment should be explosion- proof if explosive concentration

of dust, vapor or fume are present.

Respiratory protection: For conditions of use where exposure to substance is apparent , consult

an industrial hygenist. For emergencies or instances where the exposure level are not known, use

a full face piece positive pressure air-supplied respirator.

Hand protection : Wear rubber ( nitrile) gloves.

Eye / Face protection : Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield when is possible

Skin protection : Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat apron or

coveralls as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

Other precautions: Maintain shower, eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work

area.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General information

Appearance Clear liquid

Odor Characteristic


10 . STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Reactivity: See section 10.5.

10.2. Chemical stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Hazardous reaction with strong oxidizers.

10.4. Conditions to avoid: Heat, sparks, electric equipment & open flame.

10.5. Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalies.


Daphnia pulex/freshwater/static EC50 (48 h) 39 mg/L,

Toxicity to Daphnia magna was moderate

Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates:

According to EACH Annex IX, 9.1, Column 2, the test is not required (CSR does not indicate the

need for further investigations)

Algae and aquatic plants

Scenedesmus subspicatus (new name: Desmodesmus subspicatus) (algae)/fresh water/static

Toxicity to algae was moderate: EC50 (72 h): 11.5 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: biomass

EC50 (72 h): 16.6 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: growth rate

Toxicity to sediment

The substance is readily biodegradable, the adsorption potential is low (Log Koc = 1.42), as is the

bioconcentration factor (the estimated Log BCF was 1.4). Direct and indirect exposure to

sediment

is not likely, since the substance is not intentionally applied to sediment. Therefore, no testing is


required in accordance with REACH; ANNEX X; No. 9.5.1, column 2.

Resulting PNECs

PNEC aqua (freshwater): 0.017 mg/L

PNEC aqua (marine water): 0.0017 mg/L

PNEC aqua (intermittent releases): 0.17 mg/L

PNEC sediment (freshwater): 0.28 mg/kg sediment dw

PNEC sediment (marine water): 0.028 mg/kg sediment dw

PNEC STP: 10 mg/L mg/L

PNEC soil: 0.047 mg/kg soil dw

Toxicity to soil macro-organisms

The substance is readily biodegradable, and the adsorption potential is low (low Pow and Koc).

Direct and indirect exposure to soil is not likely, since the substance is not intentionally applied to

soil. Therefore, no testing is required in accordance with REACH; ANNEX X; No. 9.4, column 2.

Toxicity to terrestrial plants:

The substance is readily biodegradable, and the adsorption potential is low (low Pow and Koc).

Direct and indirect exposure to soil is not likely, since the substance is not intentionally applied to

soil. Therefore, no testing is required in accordance with REACH; ANNEX X; No. 9.4, column 2.

12.2. Persistence and degradability:

Abiotic degradation: substance is readily biodegradable

Biodegradation:2-ethylhexanol was readily biodegradable in a MITI-I Test, (equivalent to OECD

TG 301-C). This is in line with the observation that the chemical oxygen demand (COD) was

reduced by>95% in the Zahn-Wellens test (OECD 302B guideline; reliability 2) within 5 days

demonstrating rapid biodegradation.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential:

In accordance with column 2 of Annex IX, the study does not need to be conducted if the

substance has a low potential for bioaccumulation. The log Pow of 2.9 for 2-Ethylhexanol

(Perstorp, 2010) indicates a low potential for bioaccumulation. In addition the substance is readily

biodegradable (NITE, 2002). Therefore and for reasons of animal welfare a fish study is not

performed. Secondary poisoning: No information available. Due to the low log Pow of the

substance, bioaccumulation is unlikely.

12.4. Mobility

Water: 2-Ethylhexanol will slowly evaporate from the water surface into the atmosphere.

2-Ethylhexanol is readily biodegradable in water.

Soil and sediments: The log Pow of 2.9 for 2-Ethylhexanol (Perstorp, 2010) indicates a low

potential for bioaccumulation. Low values for Koc calculated with a QSAR tool also point to low

absorption to soil. In addition the substance is readily biodegradable (NITE, 2002).

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:

Based on the available data it is concluded that 2-EH

- is readily biodegradable and does not fulfil the P or vP criterion

- is not bioaccumulative and does not fulfil the B or vB criterion

- does not fulfil the T criterion and therefore is evaluated to be not a PBT or vPvB substance.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


This section contains generic advice and guidance.

13.1 Waste treatment methods

13.1.1 Product

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever

possible.

Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must

be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste

disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times

comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any

regional local authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spill material and runoff and contact

with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

13.1.2. Packaging

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever

possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered

when recycling is not feasible.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR: 2-Ethylhexanol is not classified under ADR regulations.

RID: 2-Ethylhexanol is not classified under RID regulations.

Maritime transport IMDG: 2-Ethylhexanol is not classified under IMDG regulations.

Air transport ICAO/IATA: 2-Ethylhexanol is not classified under IATA regulations.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or

mixture

EU Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

Annex XIV - List of substances subject to authorisation

Substances of very high concern (Authorizations): 2-Ethylhexanol is not listed

Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain

dangerous substances, mixtures and articles

Restrictions on use: No restriction

Other EU regulations: 2-Ethylhexanol is a SEVESO substance, not ozone depleting

substance and not a persistent organic pollutant.

WGK (Germany): WGK 2


16. OTHER INFORMATION 16.1. Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3 H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. 16.2 Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R20 – Harmful by inhalation R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin 16.3. Full text of P-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 16.4. Full text of S-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. S26 - in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S37 - Wear suitable gloves. 16.5. Explanations for possible abbreviations mentioned in above sections PBT: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: Very persistent and very bioaccumulative. ES: Exposure Scenario WGK: Wassergefährdungsklasse (Water hazard class)

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