Product Identification

Product Name

1-Decanol

Synonyms

Amichlor
Caprinic alcohol
Decan-1-ol
Decyl alcohol
Lambast
Mach-Mach
N-(Butoxymethyl)-2-chloro-2',6'-diethyl-acetanilide
Sha 112301
Weedout

CAS

23184-66-9

CAS

112-30-1

Formula

C10H22O

Formula

C17H26ClNO2

Molecular Weight

311.85000000000002

Molecular Weight

158.29

EINECS

245-477-8

EINECS

203-956-9

RTECS

AE1200000

RTECS

HE4375000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Mutagen

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Reproductive Effector; Natural Product; Primary Irritant

Merck

12,1533

Merck

13,2875

Beilstein/Gmelin

1735221

Beilstein/Gmelin

2873811

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-01815

EC Class

irritant

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Amber liquid.

Appearance

Colorless to light yellow liquid, with odor resembling orange flowers.

Solubility in water

0.036 g/L (25 C)

Solubility in water

23 ppm (24 C)

Melting Point

7

Boiling Point

230

Boiling Point

442

Vapor Pressure

5E-8 (25 C)

Vapor Pressure

0.015 (25 C)

Density

0.82634 g/cm3

Density

1.0695 g/cm3 (20 C)

Partition Coefficient

4.5

Partition Coefficient

4.57

Heat Of Vaporization

69.9 kJ/mol

Heat Of Vaporization

61.5 kJ/mol

Heat Of Combustion

-6600 kJ/mol

Usage

Plant growth regulator.

Usage

Selective herbicide.

Saturation Concentration

6.7-10.8 ppm at 20-25 C (6)

Vapor Density

5.46

Refractive Index

1.4338 (25 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid.

Ingestion

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may follow ingestion.

Ingestion

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.

Inhalation

Aspiration of insecticide containing petroleum distillate may result in pneumonitis.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.

Inhalation

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.

Skin

Extensive contact results in dermal irritation.

Skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin and hair thoroughly; do two soap and water washings. Leather absorbs pesticides. Hence, leather should not be worn in the presence of pesticides and all contaminated leather should be discarded.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Eyes

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Do not store near heat or open flame.

Storage

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Handling

Wash hands before eating. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation of the gums and mouth. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Inhalation at high concentrations may cause CNS depression and asphixiation.

Skin

Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities.

Eyes

Causes severe eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. May cause chemical conjunctivitis.

Ingestion

Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

EC Risk Phrase

R 20 36/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39

UN (DOT)

1986

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Personal Protection

Rubber gloves, respirator, boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket, long pants.

Respirators

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.

Respirators

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Exposure Effects

CNS excitation, seizures, tremor, ataxia, agitation, nervousness, and amnesia may occur. Kelthane, perthane, methoxychlor, and hexachlorobenzene have little CNS toxicity; in extreme overdose CNS depression may occur. Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT pass through the placenta, with an average level in the newborn blood reaching around a third of that in maternal blood. They can also be found in breast milk. Excessive absorption of kepone (chlordecone) has depressed sperm counts and sperm motility in exposed workers.

Exposure Effects

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged exposure may produce a narcotic effect. Effects may be delayed.

Poison Class

-

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

221

Flash Point

82

Autoignition

255

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Can form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. Extinguishing media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.

Upper exp. limit

5.5

Lower exp. limit

.7

Fire Potential

Combustible Liquid. Moderate when exposed to heat or flame, can react with oxidizing materials.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation.

Small spills/leaks

Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Indefinitely Not sensitive to light or heat.

Incompatibilities

Oxidizing agents.

Stability

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Disposal Code

1

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.

Transport Information

UN Number

1986

Hazard Class

3

Packing Group

I; II; III

HS Code

2905 19 00