General Information
Revision date
2024-07-22
Product name
2-Octanol
Product Synonyms
n-Octanol, octyl alcohol, octanol; n-Octyl alcohol
CAS No.
5978-70-1
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
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Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements Flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond containerand receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
