Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 2 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 2 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Oleyl Alcohol SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Novol Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol; 9-Octadecen--ol Oleyl Alcohol Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# O02 43-28-2 RG420000 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300 Page Number: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Oleyl Alcohol Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier Fatty alcohols C8-H36-O SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 CALL (30) 56-8000 Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) Arachidyl Alcohol 629-96-9 0-3 2) Myristal Alcohol 2-72- 0-2 3) Cetyl Alcohol 36653-82-4 2-0 4) Oleyl Alcohol 43-28-2 85-95 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Oleyl Alcohol LD50: LC50: Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Potential Chronic Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Oleyl Alcohol Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Inhalation Serious Inhalation Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. CLOSED CUP: 70 C (338 F). (Tagliabue.) These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Oleyl Alcohol Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 25 C (77 F). Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Liquid. (Thick oily liquid.) Odor Alcohol like. (Slight.) Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) 268.47 g/mole Taste Color Boiling Point 333 C (63.4 F) Melting Point 3 C (55.4 F) Critical Temperature Specific Gravity 0.8489 (Water = ) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, diethyl ether. Solubility Soluble in diethyl ether. Insoluble in cold water, hot water. Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity The product is stable. Excess heat, ignition sources, incompatible materials. Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
Oleyl Alcohol Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Polymerization Will not occur. Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. LD50: LC50: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of inhalation. Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Special Provisions for Transport
Oleyl Alcohol Page Number: 5 DOT Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Oleyl Alcohol California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 2 0 b National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 2 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves. Lab coat.
Oleyl Alcohol Page Number: 6 Safety glasses. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations O3032 Validated by Sonia Owen on 8//2006. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 9/2/2006. CALL (30) 56-8000 Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.