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ISOFOL 12 Alcohol

Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade name Synonyms Use Manufacturer/Supplier Address Telephone ISOFOL 12 Alcohol Branched alcohol; Butyloctanol; 1-Octanol, 2-butylIndustrial, Industrial & Institutional cleaning, Personal care Sasol North America Inc. 900 Threadneedle, Ste 100, Houston, TX 77079 CHEMTREC North America Transportation Emergency (24-hr) CHEMTREC World Wide Other Emergencies (24-hr) MSDS and Product Information (8:00am-4:30pm CST) Health and Safety Information (8:00am-4:00pm CST) info@us.sasol.com

(800) 424-9300 (703) 527-3887 (337) 494-5142 (281) 588-3491 (281) 588-3492

E-mail address

SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION


Emergency Overview Appearance Odour Precautions colourless oily liquid sweet Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Provide adequate ventilation. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. According to the results of tests of biodegradability this product is considered as being readily biodegradable.

Environmental precautions

Potential Health Effects Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Irritating to eyes. Exposure is not expected to cause significant irritation or toxicity. Irritation of the nose and throat, dizziness, and headache. Central nervous system depression Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage.

(See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)

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SECTION 3 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS


Components 1-Octanol, 2-butylCAS-No. 3913-02-8 Weight % >97

See Section 8 for Exposure Guidelines and Section 15 for Regulatory Classifications.

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES


Eye contact Skin contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. In case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation

Ingestion

SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES


FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES Flash point Autoignition temperature Flammable limits in air % by volume Fire and explosion Extinguishing media Fire fighting instructions Further information approximately 120 C COC (ISO 2592) 248 F 255 C 491 F

Lower explosion limit: no data available Upper explosion limit: no data available NFPA Class IIIB combustible liquid. Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


Steps to be taken in case of spill or leak Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Remove all sources of ignition. Material can create slippery conditions. Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13). Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Material can create slippery conditions. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Spill precautions

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE


Safe handling advice Storage/Transport pressure Load/Unload temperature Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Ambient 10 - 30 F above the melting point.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION


ENGINEERING MEASURES Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Eyes Chemical resistant goggles must be worn. Face-shield Skin Inhalation Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Respiratory protection is normally not required except in emergencies or when conditions cause excessive airborne levels of mists or vapors. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Components Exposure limit(s) Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

PEL= TLV= EL=

Permissible Exposure Limits Threshold Limit Value Excursion Limit

TWA= STEL= WEEL=

Time Weighted Average (8 hr.) Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.) Workplace Environmental Exposure Level

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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


Appearance Colour Odour Form Boiling point/boiling range Vapour pressure Solubility (water) Viscosity Melting point/range Density liquid colourless oily sweet liquid 145 - 149 C 293 - 300 F 33 mbars

7.5 mm Hg @ 117 C insoluble 11.91 cSt @ 40 C < -30 C < -22 F 0.833 g/cm3 @ 20 C

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


Conditions to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Store away from other materials. Hazardous polymerization Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Combustion products include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and possibly other unidentified organic compounds.

Can react with strong oxidizers, inorganic acids, and halogens. None.

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Primary irritation (rabbit): 3.3 (Maximum score is 110.) Irritation was completely gone by day 3, the last day of observation. Primary irritation (rabbit): 0.4 (Maximum score is 8.0.) no data available Acute oral LD50 (rat): 26,500 - 37,400 mg/kg

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CARCINOGENICITY Contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Aquatic toxicity EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)) 48 hours: .14 mg/l OECD Test Guideline 202 Biodegradation According to the results of tests of biodegradability this product is considered as being readily biodegradable.

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


Waste Code Any unused product or empty containers may be disposed of as non-hazardous in accordance with state and federal requirements.Re-evaluation of the product may be required by the user at the time of disposal, since the product uses, transformations, mixtures, contamination, and spillage may change the classification.If the resulting material is determined to be hazardous, please dispose in accordance with state and federal (40 CFR 262) hazardous waste regulations. Dispose of only in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Empty containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND, OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Empty drums should be completely drained, triple-rinsed, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner, or properly disposed.

Disposal methods Empty containers

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION


DOT IATA IMDG not regulated Not regulated in non-bulk packaging of 119 gallons or less per container. UN 3082, Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (2-Butyloctanol), 9, III, Marine pollutant

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SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION


U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
OSHA Hazards Non-hazardous substance TSCA Inventory Listing Components 1-Octanol, 2-butyl-

CAS-No. 3913-02-8

SARA 302 Status Components Contains no chemicals subject to SARA 302 reporting. SARA 311/312 Classification Non-hazardous substance SARA 313 Chemical Components

CAS-No.

Weight %

CAS-No.

Weight %

SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313. CERCLA Hazardous Substance Components none

Reportable Quantity

Weight %

INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Classification WHMIS hazardous composition: No ingredients are hazardous according to the CPR criteria. European Union Directive 67/548/EEC for the labelling of substances N: Dangerous for the environment R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Listing Listed Japanese Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Inventory Listing Listed

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Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) Inventory Listing Listed European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listing Listed Philippines Inventory List (PICCS) Not listed Korean Inventory List Not listed China Inventory List Listed

STATE REGULATIONS
California Prop. 65 Components none CAS-No.

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION


HAZARD RATINGS Health HMIS NFPA 1 1 Flammability 1 1 Reactivity 0 0

THE DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BEING FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, UPON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT EACH CUSTOMER SHALL MAKE ITS OWN ASSESSMENT OF APPROPRIATE USE AND APPROPRIATE SHIPPING, TRANSFER AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES FOR SASOL NORTH AMERICA'S PRODUCTS. ALTHOUGH BASED ON INFORMATION SOURCES WHICH SASOL NORTH AMERICA CONSIDERS ACCURATE AND RELIABLE, SASOL NORTH AMERICA MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE VALIDITY OF THIS INFORMATION, THE INFORMATION SOURCES UPON WHICH THE SAME ARE BASED, OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITIES FOR DAMAGES OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE THEREOF.

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