General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-25
Product name
2-Heptanol
Product Synonyms
1-Methylhexanol; Methyl Amyl Aarbinol; Methyl Pentyl Carbinol
CAS No.
543-49-7
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H303, H312, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Slight Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation