| Material
safety data sheet (MSDS) |
| |
| Commercial
name |
|
Ginol 810 |
| Chemical
name |
|
Octyl-decyl alcohol
|
| 2.
Composition / ingredients |
| CAS
number |
|
111-87-5/112-30-1 |
| EINECS
number |
|
2203-917-6/203-956-9 |
| Synonyms |
|
OCTA-DECYL
ALCOHOL |
| GINOL 810 |
| C8-10 ALCOLHOL |
| CAPRILIC-CAPRIC
ALCOHOL |
| OCTA-DECANOL |
| 3.
Hazard identification (reference: 4) |
| Irritant |
|
Slightly irritating
to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Combustible |
| 4.
First-aid measures (reference: 4) |
| Skin |
|
Wash exposed
area with soap and plenty of water. |
| Eye |
|
Wash eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. |
| Inhalation |
|
Take affected
person into the open air and allow him to rest. Give oxygen if breathing
is difficult; also give artificial respiration. |
| Swallowing |
|
Wash the affected
person's mouth with plenty of water, provided he is conscious. Call
a doctor. |
| *
In all of the above cases, get a doctor to check the affected person. |
| 5.
Fire hazard and fire-fighting measures (reference: 1, 4) |
| Flash
point |
|
Ca 95°C |
| Means
of extinguishing |
|
Carbon dioxide,
dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. |
| Special
fire-fighting procedures |
|
Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and fully protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes. |
| Combustible |
|
Unusual fire
and explosion hazards. |
| 6.
Accidental-release measures (reference: 4) |
| Wear
respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber
gloves. |
| Absorb
on sand and place in a close container for disposal. |
| Ventilate
area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
| Maintain
liquid trapping sumps and enclosures to collect large amount of spillage.
This could be recycled to the crude storage tanks. |
| 7.
Handling and storage measures (reference: 4, 5) |
| Handling
|
|
Handle with good
hygiene and safety procedures. Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles,
rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Do not breathe vapour, and avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure, and wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Storage
conditions |
|
Keep container
closed and store in a cool, dry place. Suitable storage material:
SS tank / laquor-lined MS drums / HDPE drums. |
| 8.
Exposure controls and personal protection measures (reference: 4,
5) |
| Mechanical
safety required |
| Chemical
safety goggles |
| Rubber
gloves |
| NIOSH-
/ MSHA-approved respirator |
| Safety
shower and eye bath |
| 9.
Physical and chemical properties (reference: 1, 4, 5) |
| Appearance |
|
Clear liquid
at 30°C |
| Boiling
point |
|
190°C to
260°C |
| Solidification
point |
|
11°C to -7°C |
| Vapour
pressure |
|
0.14mm HG at
22°C |
| Density
@ 60°C |
|
4.5 |
| 10.
Stabality and reactivity data (reference: 4, 5) |
| Chemical
stability |
|
Product is stable |
| Hazardous
polymerisation products |
|
None |
| Incompatibilities |
|
Strong oxidising
agents: strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides. |
| Hazardous
combustion or decomposition produces toxic fumes |
|
Carbon monoxide
and carbon dioxide |
| 11.
Toxicological information (reference: 2, 3, 4, 5) |
| Acute
effects |
|
May be harmful
by inhalation, injestion or skin absorption. |
| Vapour or mist
is irritating to the eyes, mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract. |
| Exposure can
cause nausea, headache and vomiting. |
| Irritation |
|
SKN-RBT: 500
mg / 24 H |
| Toxicity
data |
|
ORL-RAT LD50:
3200 mg / kg
ORL-MUS LD50: 1790 ml / kg |
| Target
organ data |
|
Not available |
| 12.
Ecological information (reference: 4, 5) |
| Impact on aquatic
organism |
|
Data not available |
| The
product should not get into any kind of water without treatment. Dissolved
in water, the material is easily biodegradeable (90%) and will not
cause any disturbance in wastewater-treatment plants. Due to its insolubility
in water, larger amounts need to be eliminated by separators, such
as those typically used for fats and oils. |
| 13.
Waste disposal (reference: 4, 5) |
| Disposal
of small amounts of waste material has to be done in accordance with
federal, state and local enviornmental regulations. |
| Larger
amounts should be collected as described in section 6 and used for
recycling crude raw materials. |
| May
be burnt in chemical incinerator equipped with after burner and scrubber. |
| 14.
Transport recommendation (reference: 4, 5) |
| Keep
the container tightly closed. |
| Keep
away from heat and other flame. |
| Material
should be transported in a closed container to protect it from direct
source of heat and to avoid exposure to highly humid conditions. |
| Contact
Godrej Industries Limited for further information on transportation. |
| Observe
all federal, state and local regulations for liquid transportation. |
| 15.
Regulatory information (reference: 4, 5) |
| European
information
Irritant |
| In
case of contact, wash exposed area with soap and plenty of water and
seek medical advice. |
| Wear
suitable protective clothing. |
| Handle
the product according to federal, state and local regulations. |
| 16.
Other information |
| The
information presented here pertains to the product when stored in
a sealed condition as prescribed above. This information is given
in good faith by Godrej Industries. The manufacturer makes no warranties
on the adequacy of the information contained herein. Each user of
this material needs to evaluate his/her own conditions of storage
to use this product safely. |