Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-234-3/104-76-7
Name of the chemical
2-ethyl-1-hexanol
Concentration
> 99,5 %
General Information
Version
8.0
Revision date
2025-12-03
Product name
2-ETHYLHEXANOL
Chemical name
2-ethylhexan-1-ol
CAS No.
104-76-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
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Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds-petrochemicals@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H303, H315, H319, H332, H335, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Flam. Liq. 4 Acute Tox. 5 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2A STOT SE 3 (irritating to respiratory system) Aquatic Acute 3 Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation - mist) Skin Irrit. 2 Aquatic Chronic 3 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P261 Avoid breathing mist. P280 Wear eye protection. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapour or spray. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use … to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
