General Information
Version
7.0
Revision date
2026-04-17
Product name
1,2-Octanediol
CAS No.
1117-86-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- vice/ attention.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation
