FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- 2-OCTANOL  -- 6810-00N012678
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-OCTANOL
MSDS Date:10/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N012678
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:SAME
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ING 2: DO NOT PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS IF VICTIM IS
    UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. (SEE ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 3: LAVAGE OR OXYGEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
    MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT (SEE ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 4: SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING (SEE ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 5: STOPPED,PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM &
    AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. (SEE ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 6: GET MED ATTN IMMED. SPILL PROC:SMOKING,FLAMES OR
    FLARES IN HAZARDOUS AREA. KEEP UNNEC PEOPLE AWAY; (SEE ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 7: ISOLATE HAZARDOUS AREA & RESTRICT ENTRY. SUPP DATA:
    NOZZLES. EXTINGUISH ONLY IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED; (SEE ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 8: USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS A FOG, SOLID
    STREAMS MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. COOL CONTAINERS W/ (SEE ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 9: WATER, APPLY FROM DISTANCE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS,
    KEEP UPWIND.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:EXPLO HAZ:ARE EXPLO ABOVE FL PT. THERMAL DECOMP PROD:TOXIC
    OXIDES OF CARBON. OVEREXP:EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Fraction by Wt: N/K (F)
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:CNDTNS (STAB): MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE IN HEAT/FIRE.
    LD50-LC50 MIX:MOUSE ORAL 4.0 G/KG.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:2-OCTANOL
CAS:123-96-6
RTECS #:RH0795000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:RTE OF ENTRY:INHALATION/SKIN/INGESTION . FIRST AID
    PROC:MAINTAIN BLOOD PRESS & AIRWAY. OXYGEN IF NEEDED. (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RAT ORAL >3.2 G/KG,(SEE ING 12)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY
    PRODUCE DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS AND AFFECT THE LIVER,HEART &
    KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
    MAY ENHANCE THE TOXIC EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRIT,REDNESS,TRANSIENT INJURY TO CORNEAL
    EPITHELIUM.SKIN:IRRITANT.MAY BE ABSORBED PRODUCING CNS DEPRESS W/
    HDCH,DIZZ & DROW.INGEST:MAY CAUSE NAUS,VOMIT,SORE THROAT,ABDOM PAIN
    & DIARR.MAY AFFECT	CNS W/ HDCH,DIZZ & DROW.INH:MAY CAUSE RESP
    IRRIT,COUGHING,NAUS.MAY ALSO AFFECT CNS W/ HDCH,DIZZ,DROW.SEVERE
    (SEE ING 11)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:WASH IMMED W/ LG AMTS OF H*2O/NORMAL SALINE FOR AT LEAST
    15 MIN,OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER LIDS,UNTIL NO EVID OF
    CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN).GET MED ATTN IMMED.SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAM CL THG & SHOES IMMED.WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD
    DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF H*2O UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEMICAL REMAINS
    (APPROX 15-20 MIN).GET MED ATTN IMMED.INGEST:REMOVE BY GASTRIC
    LAVAGE/EMESIS.(SEE ING 2

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:140F,60C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:7.4%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM.FOR LARGER FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY,FOG OR STANDARD
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECT
    EQUIP .MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS.COOL CONTR W/ H*2O FROM
    SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.(SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOD FIRE HAZ WHEN EXPOSE TO
    HEAT/FLAME.VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL A DISTANCE TO
    SOURCE OF IGNIT AND FLASH BACK.VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE (SEE ING 11)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES.STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO
    IT W/O RISK.USE H*2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.FOR SMALL SPILLS,TAKE UP
    W/ SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CONTRS FOR LATER DISP.FOR
    LARGER SPILLS,DIKE FA R AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP.NO (SEEING 7)
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH
    HEAT/SPARKS/FLAMES/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED
    ON CONTAM LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE,MUST NOT EXCEED THE
    WORKING LIMITS OF THE RESPIRATOR & BE JOINTLY APPRVD BY NIOSH-MSHA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:APPROP PROT GLOVES TO PVNT CONTACT.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG.MAY ADD FULL LENGTH FCSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN THE IMMED
    WORK AREA FOR EMER USE IF ANY POSSIBILITY FOR EYES TO BE EXPOSED TO
    SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS)
    CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT RPTD/PRLNG SKIN CONTACT WITH THIS
    SUBSTANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:1 MMHG AT 91.4F,33C.SOL IN H*2O:ALCOHOL,ETHER,ACETONE.FIRE FIGHT
    PROC:WITHDRAW FROM AREA & LET FIRE BURN.WITHDRAW IMMED IN CASE OF
    RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SFTY DEVICE/ANY DISCOLORATION OF STOR TA
    NK DUE TO FIRE.STAY AWAY FROM STOR TANKENDS.FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN
    STOR AREA,USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR (SEE ING 8)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:356F,180C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-26F,-38C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:SEE SUPP
Vapor Density:4.5,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.8 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:0.1%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID WITH AROMATIC, UNPLEASANT
    ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIOLENT REACTION WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT W/ HEAT,SPK,FLAMES/OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNIT.VAP MAY BE EXPLO.AVOID OVERHEATING OF CONTR;CONTR
    (SEE ING 12)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
    BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATER
    SOURCES.

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