General Information
Revision date
2019-03-25
Product name
n-Octadecane
CAS No.
593-45-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagents and Standards for Analytical Chemical Laboratory Use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Agilent Technologies, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pdl-msds_author@agilent.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H304, H311, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
octadecane
Hazard statements
Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 1 Fire = 1 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
