General Information
Revision date
2023-03-13
Product name
Octan-2-ol
Product Synonyms
1-Methyl-1-heptanol; Capryl alcohol; sec-Caprylic alcohol
CAS No.
123-96-6
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H318, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
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 HSNO Approval Number HSR002649 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 4
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H318 - Causes serious eye damage H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
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 4 Health hazards Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity
