General Information
Revision date
2021-12-26
Product name
2-Ethylhexanal
Product Synonyms
2-Ethylcapronaldehyde; 2-Ethylhexylaldehyde; Hexanal, 2-ethyl-
CAS No.
123-05-7
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
fisher scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
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Warning
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Skin If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
