MSDS Number: O2712 * * * * * Effective Date: 07/03/07 * * * * *
Supercedes: 05/07/07

OCTYL ALCOHOL

1. Product Identification

Synonyms: 1-Octanol; Caprylic alcohol; Heptyl carbinol;
1-Hydroxyoctane
CAS No.: 111-87-5
Molecular Weight:
130.23
Chemical Formula: CH3(CH2)7OH
Product Codes:

J.T. Baker: 9085
Mallinckrodt: 1915

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------

1-Octanol 111-87-5 100% Yes

3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO
SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUID AND VAPOR.

SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings
(Provided here for your convenience)

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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate

Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life)

Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B
EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)

Potential Health Effects
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Information on the human health effects from exposure to this
substance is limited.

Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors
irritates the respiratory tract. May cause coughing, dizziness, dullness, and
headache. Higher concentrations can produce central nervous system depression,
narcosis, and unconsciousness.
Ingestion:
Large oral doses may
cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Skin Contact:
A
mild skin irritant which causes loss of natural oils. May be a route of
absorption into the body.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation,
redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Give large amounts of
water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Remove any contaminated
clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and water for at least 15
minutes. Wash clothes before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation
develops or persists.
Eye Contact:
In case of contact,
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Call a physician if irritation persists.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire:
Flash point: 81C (178F) CC
Combustible Liquid
and Vapor!
Explosion:
Above the flash point, explosive
vapor-air mixtures may be formed.
Fire Extinguishing Media:

Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
Special
Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and
NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated
in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and
equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert
material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste
container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to
sewer!

J. T. Baker SOLUSORB® solvent adsorbent is recommended for
spills of this product.

7. Handling and Storage

Protect against physical damage. Outside or detached storage is
preferred. Inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquids storage
room or cabinet. Separate from oxidizing materials. Storage and use areas
should be No Smoking areas. Containers of this material may be hazardous when
empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all
warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:
AIHA Workplace Environmental
Exposure Level (WEEL): 50 ppm, 8 hr. TWA None established.
Ventilation
System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to
keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual
of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.

Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is
exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a half-face organic vapor
respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit, or the maximum
use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece organic vapor respirator may
be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious
protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use
chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:

Penetrating aromatic odor.
Solubility:
Slightly soluble,
540 mg/L Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
0.827

pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C
(70F):
100
Boiling Point:
194.5C (381F)
Melting
Point:
-17C (1F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
4.5

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
0.07 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation
Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:

Strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, ignition
sources and incompatibililites.

11. Toxicological Information

Oral mouse LD50: 1790 mg/Kg; Investigated as a mutagen.

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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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1-Octanol (111-87-5) No No None

12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this
material is expected to readily biodegrade. This material has a log
octanol-water partition coefficient of less than 3.0. When released into the
soil, this material may leach into groundwater. When released into water, this
material is expected to readily biodegrade. This material is not expected to
significantly bioaccumulate. When released into water, this material may
evaporate to a moderate extent. When released into the air, this material is
expected to exist in the aerosol phase with a short half-life. When released
into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life between 1 and 10
days. When released into the air, this material is expected to be moderately
removed from the atmosphere by wet deposition.
Environmental
Toxicity:
The LC50/96-hour values for fish are between 10 and 100
mg/l. This material is expected to be slightly toxic to aquatic life.

13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing,
use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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1-Octanol (111-87-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes

--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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1-Octanol (111-87-5) Yes Yes No Yes

--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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1-Octanol (111-87-5) No No No No

--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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1-Octanol (111-87-5) No No No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)

Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.

Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS
has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the
CPR.

16. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 2
Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
CAUTION! MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND
VAPOR.
Label Precautions:
Avoid breathing vapor.
Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use with
adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from
heat and flame.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, give large
amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation
develops or persists. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
for any breathing difficulty.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.

Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last
revision of document include: 3.
Disclaimer:

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