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Common Name: 1-Octanol
Chemical Formula: C8H18O
Other Names: Octyl alcohol, n-Octanol
Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow oily liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Molecular Weight: 130.23 g/mol
Physical Hazards: Flammable liquid
Health Hazards: Causes eye, skin, and respiratory irritation; may be harmful if swallowed
Environmental Hazards: Toxic to aquatic life with prolonged effects
Chemical Name: 1-Octanol
Concentration: Typically above 98%
CAS Number: 111-87-5
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air; seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash skin thoroughly with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; contact medical help if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention right away
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, CO2, dry chemical
Hazardous Combustion Products: Produces irritant vapors and carbon oxides during fire
Firefighting Advice: Keep containers cool with water spray; use personal protective equipment
Personal Precautions: Use gloves and goggles; avoid breathing vapors
Containment: Prevent entry into waterways
Cleanup: Absorb spill with inert material like sand, shovel into container for disposal, ventilate the area
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, minimize contact with skin and eyes, avoid inhaling vapors
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidisers
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and appropriate clothing; if ventilation is inadequate, use suitable respiratory protection
Boiling Point: About 195°C
Melting Point: -16°C
Vapor Pressure: Low
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with many organic solvents
Density: About 0.83 g/cm³
Flash Point: Approximately 81°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, open flames
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possibly other irritant fumes in fire situations
Acute Toxicity: Ingestion or inhalation can cause headache, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness
Skin Contact: Prolonged exposure causes irritation and possibly dermatitis
Eye Contact: Splashes may result in stinging and redness
Long-term Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure could lead to kidney or liver damage based on animal studies
Persistence and Degradability: Moderately biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Expected to have low potential
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life
Waste Disposal: Incinerate or dispose of as hazardous waste according to local regulations
Container Disposal: Containers should be drained and triple rinsed before recycling or disposal
Transport Hazard Class: Flammable liquid category
Packing Group: III (less hazardous but still regulated due to flammability)
Shipping Precautions: Ensure containers are sealed and labeled; avoid transport with incompatible materials
OSHA Status: Classified as hazardous based on health and flammability
TSCA Inventory: Listed
ECHA (REACH): Registered
GHS Label: Signal word: Warning; Hazard pictograms: Flame, Exclamation mark
