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Chemical Datasheet
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 111-87-5
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none
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data unavailable
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| NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
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none
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NFPA 704
General Description
A clear colorless liquid with a penetrating aromatic odor. Insoluble in water and floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Vapors may irritate the eyes, nose, and respiratory system.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Irritates skin and eyes. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Attacks plastics [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 236]. Acetyl bromide reacts violently with alcohols or water [Merck 11th ed. 1989]. Mixtures of alcohols with concentrated sulfuric acid and strong hydrogen peroxide can cause explosions. Example: an explosion will occur if dimethylbenzylcarbinol is added to 90% hydrogen peroxide then acidified with concentrated sulfuric acid. Mixtures of ethyl alcohol with concentrated hydrogen peroxide form powerful explosives. Mixtures of hydrogen peroxide and 1-phenyl-2-methyl propyl alcohol tend to explode if acidified with 70% sulfuric acid [Chem. Eng. News 45(43):73. 1967; J, Org. Chem. 28:1893. 1963]. Alkyl hypochlorites are violently explosive. They are readily obtained by reacting hypochlorous acid and alcohols either in aqueous solution or mixed aqueous-carbon tetrachloride solutions. Chlorine plus alcohols would similarly yield alkyl hypochlorites. They decompose in the cold and explode on exposure to sunlight or heat. Tertiary hypochlorites are less unstable than secondary or primary hypochlorites [NFPA 491 M. 1991]. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence [Wischmeyer 1969].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been
known to react with the
absorbent
listed below.
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
No information available.
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Flush with copious amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Flash Point:
178°F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
5°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.829
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
383°F
at 760 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
130.23
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
| Chemical |
ERPG-1 |
ERPG-2 |
ERPG-3 |
| 1-Octanol (111-87-5)
|
5 ppm  |
20 ppm |
150 ppm |
(AIHA, 2022)
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
| Octyl alcohol; (n-Octanol) (111-87-5)
|
5 ppm |
20 ppm |
150 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- ALCOHOL C-8
- ALFOL 8
- CAPRYLIC ALCOHOL
- HEPTYL CARBINOL
- HEPTYLCARBINOL
- 1-HYDROXYOCTANE
- N-OCTAN-1-OL
- N-OCTANOL
- N-OCTYL ALCOHOL
- OCTANOL
- 1-OCTANOL
- OCTILIN
- OCTYL ALCOHOL
- OCTYL ALCOHOL (N)
- SIPOL L8
Health
Flammability
Instability
Special