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General Information
Revision date
1999-06-08
Product name
1-Octanol
Product Synonyms
Capryl alcohol; n-Octanol; n-Octyl alcohol; n-Caprylic alcohol; Octyl alcohol; Octan-1-ol
CAS No.
111-87-5
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 81 deg C Warning! Causes eye and skin irritation. Combustible liquid and vapor. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. Target Organs: Central nervous system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause transient corneal injury. Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry/defat the skin and cause irritation. Ingestion: May cause digestive tract disturbances. Severe exposure to similar alcohols may cause various systemic effects including, digestive tract irritation, CNS depression, and heart, liver, and kidney abnormalities. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis.
