ICSC 1539 - UNDECYL ALCOHOL

UNDECYL ALCOHOL	ICSC: 1539 (October 2004)
1-Undecanol

CAS #: 30207-98-8

EC Number: 250-092-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness. Roughness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

UNDECYL ALCOHOL

ICSC: 1539

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₁₁H₂₄O / CH₃(CH₂)₉CH₂OH Molecular mass: 172.3 Boiling point: 245°C Melting point: 15.9°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.83 Solubility in water: none Flash point: 113°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₁₁H₂₄O / CH₃(CH₂)₉CH₂OH
Molecular mass: 172.3
Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 15.9°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 113°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.	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 defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

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

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 defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       UNDECYL ALCOHOL (JECFA Evaluation)