General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
2-Ethylhexanal
Product Synonyms
2-Ethylcapronaldehyde; 2-Ethylhexylaldehyde; Hexanal, 2-ethyl-
CAS No.
123-05-7
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H317, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
