General Information
Revision date
1999-02-25
Product name
DL-2-Octanol, 97%
Product Synonyms
Capryl alcohol; 1-Methyl-1-heptanol; sec-Caprylic alcohol; 2-Octyl alcohol
CAS No.
123-96-6
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 71 deg C Caution! Causes eye irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. May cause skin irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause dermatitis. Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause severe eye irritation. Contact may cause transient irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry/defat the skin and cause irritation. Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis.
