Octylphenol Property

Melting point:

79-82 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

175 °C30 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.9410

refractive index 

1.5022 (estimate)

solubility 

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and most oils, very poorly soluble in aqueous alkali

color 

White to light pink flakes

Odor

faint, dry-medicinal odor

CAS DataBase Reference

27193-28-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol (27193-28-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

21-38-41

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

SM9625000

Toxicity

LD50 ipr-mus: 25 mg/kg NTIS** AD277-689

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Octylphenol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Octylphenol is in the EU produced (in 2001) at 23.000 tonnes per year. The main areas of use are as an intermediate in the production of phenol/formaldehyde resins and in the manufacture of octylphenol ethoxylates. These chemicals are used to in rubber, in pesticides and paints. Octylphenol mainly reaches the marine environment in waste waters from factories. 

Chemical Properties

Octyl phenol is a white to pink crystalline solid.

Description

Octylphenol belongs to the wider family of alkylphenols, and is used as an intermediate in the production of phenolic resins and in the manufacture of octylphenol ethoxylates. Some alkylphenols can bioaccumulate in fishes, and some of their degradation products, including octylphenol, are toxic to aquatic life.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidzing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also PHENOL.

Potential Exposure

As a fuel oil stabilizer; as an intermediate for resins; in fungicides, bactericides, dyestuffs, adhesives, antioxidants, nonionic surfactants; plasticizers and rubber; in adhesives; and food packaging.

First aid

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts theskin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediatelywith soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ifthis chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions,including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped andCPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to amedical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed,get medical attention. Give large quantities of water andinduce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious personvomit.

storage

Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage.

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides.

Waste Disposal

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an after burner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.