ICSC 0912 - LINALOOL

LINALOOL	ICSC: 0912 (October 1997)
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol Linalyl alcohol

CAS #: 78-70-6

EC Number: 201-134-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 75°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use foam, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.
PACKAGING

LINALOOL

ICSC: 0912

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O / (CH₃)₂C=CH(CH₂)₂C(CH₃)(OH)CH=CH₂ Molecular mass: 154.2 Boiling point: 198-200°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.16 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 21 Flash point: 75°C Auto-ignition temperature: 235°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.97

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O / (CH₃)₂C=CH(CH₂)₂C(CH₃)(OH)CH=CH₂
Molecular mass: 154.2
Boiling point: 198-200°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.16
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 21
Flash point: 75°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 235°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.97

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the liver.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       LINALOOL (JECFA Evaluation)