Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 271-832-1 | CAS number: 68609-68-7 The complex combination of products produced by the distillation of products from a 2-ethyl-1-hexanol manufacturing process. It consists predominantly of organic compounds such as alcohols, aldehydes, esters, carboxylic acids and acetals having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C4 through C16 and boiling in the range of 150°C to 308°C (302°F to 586°F).
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
After inhalation
Move the victim to fresh air.
After contact with skin
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty of water.
After contact with eyes
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After ingestion
Get medical attention immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
No symptoms known currently.
Hazards
No hazards known at this time.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Water spray jet
Dry powder
Alcohol-resistant foam
Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons
High volume water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighting
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Keep away sources of ignition.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter drains or waterways
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Hygiene measures
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Use protective skin cream before handling the product.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Further information on storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed.
Specific end use(s)
No further recommendations.
Transport information
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Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- ADR not restricted
ADN not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted
Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Exposure limit values
Exposure limit values are not available.
Exposure controls
General protective measures
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not inhale vapours
Hand protection : Long-term exposure
Impervious butyl rubber gloves
Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 480 min
Minimum thickness / gloves 0,7 mm
For short-term exposure (splash protection):
Nitrile rubber gloves.
Minimum breakthrough time / gloves : 30 min
Minimum thickness / gloves 0,4 mm
These types of protective gloves are offered by various manufacturers. Please note the manufacturers´ detailed statements, especially about the minimum thickness and the minimum breakthrough time. Consider also the particular working conditions under which the gloves are being used.
Eye protection : Safety glasses
Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Conditions to avoid
Keep away from heat.
Keep away from flames and sparks.
Incompatible materials
not known
Hazardous decomposition products
When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous decomposition products are known
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product
In accordance with local authority regulations, take to special waste incineration plant
Uncleaned packaging
Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as product waste
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