1-DODECANOL
MSDS Number: D8784 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Dodecyl alcohol; lauryl alcohol; Duodecyl alcohol; Lauric
alcohol.
CAS No.: 112-53-8
Molecular Weight: 186.34
Chemical Formula: CH3(CH2)11OH
Product Codes: L034
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Lauryl Alcohol 112-53-8 98 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! CAUSES SEVERE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
No adverse health effects expected from inhalation.
Ingestion:
Low oral toxicity. Small amounts of liquid aspirated into the respiratory
system during ingestion, or from vomiting, may cause bronchiopneumonia or
pulmonary edema.
Skin Contact:
Causes severe skin irritation.
Eye Contact:
Causes severe irritation.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention
immediately. Aspiration hazard.
Skin Contact:
Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent
and water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothes before reuse. Get medical
attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 127C (261F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 275C (527F)
Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Explosion:
Above the flash point, explosive vapor-air mixtures may be formed.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, alcohol foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to
extinguish surrounding fire and cool exposed containers. Water spray will
also reduce fume and irritant gases. Water or foam may cause frothing.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Contain and recover liquid when
possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer!
J. T. Baker SOLUSORB(tm) solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of
this product.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid);
observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally
preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its
source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent, consult
an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Colorless solid below, and colorless liquid above melting point.
Odor:
Floral odor.
Solubility:
Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
0.83
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
No information found.
Boiling Point:
260 - 262C (500 - 504F)
Melting Point:
24 - 27C (75 - 81F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
6.4
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
0.0008 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
May produce acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 12800 mg/Kg;Irritation data, skin, human: 75mg/3D-I;
Investigated as a tumorigen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Lauryl Alcohol (112-53-8) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily
biodegrade. This material has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of
greater than 3.0. When released into water, this material is expected to
readily biodegrade. When released into water, this material is not expected
to evaporate significantly. When released into the air, this material is
expected to be readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced
hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to
have a half-life of less than 1 day.
Environmental Toxicity:
This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour
values for fish are between 1 and 10 mg/l.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Lauryl Alcohol (112-53-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Lauryl Alcohol (112-53-8) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Lauryl Alcohol (112-53-8) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Lauryl Alcohol (112-53-8) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! CAUSES SEVERE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
Label Precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Keep container closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush skin with
soap or mild detergent and water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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