Product Identification

Product Name

Isodecanol

Synonyms

Isodecyl alcohol (mixed isomers)

CAS

25339-17-7

Formula

C10H22O

Molecular Weight

158.32

EINECS

246-869-1

RTECS

NR0960000

RTECS Class

Primary Irritant

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Colorless liquid with a mild alcohol odor.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

7

Boiling Point

220

Vapor Pressure

.02

Density

0.841 g/cm3 (20 C)

Heat Of Vaporization

44.1 kJ/mol

Usage

Chemical intermediate for the plasticizer, diisodecyl phthalate, ingredient in synthetic lubricants, agent in uranium refining, specialty solvent, antifoaming agent in textile processing.

Vapor Density

5.5

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Consider aspiration of gastric contents with a nasogastric tube after substantial recent (within 1 hour) ingestions. Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents. Hypotension: infuse 10 to 20 ml/kg isotonic fluid, place in trendelenburg position. If hypotension persists, administer dopamine (5 to 20 mcg/kg/min) or norepinephrine (0.1 To 0.2 Mcg/kg/min), titrate to desired response.

Inhalation

Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.

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

Materials which are toxic as stored or which can decompose into toxic components.Should be stored in a cool well ventilated place, out of the direct rays of the sun, away from areas of high fire hazard, and should be periodically inspected. Incompatible materials should be isolated.

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

Inhalation causes pulmonary tract irritation and rarely pulmonary edema. Severe respiratory depression or death has not been reported after inhalation.

Skin

Dermatitis of varying severity may be noted. Drying and fissuring of the skin may be noted following chronic exposure.

Eyes

Vapor or splash contact exposure may cause burning, tearing, blurring of vision, and vacuolar keratopathy.

Ingestion

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage can occur.

Hazards

Containers may explode when heated.

UN (DOT)

3082

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chem goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

Headache, dizziness, giddiness, ataxia, sedation and coma may occur.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

104

Autoignition

285

Fire Fighting

Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water or foam may cause frothingFire Extinguishing Agents: Alcohol foam, dry chemicals or carbon dioxide

Lower exp. limit

.8

Fire Potential

Moderate when exposed to heat or flame.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent dust cloud. Avoid inhalation of asbestos dust.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Attacks plastics Reacts violently with alcohols or water,.

Stability

No data.

Decomposition

Oxides of carbon.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

3082

Hazard Class

9

Packing Group

III