| Agent Name |
Isooctyl alcohol |
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| CAS Number |
26952-21-6 |
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| Formula |
C8-H18-O |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Isooctanol; Oxooctyl alcohol; [NIOSH] UN1993 |
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| Category |
Alcohols |
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| Description |
Clear, colorless liquid; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in plasticizers and in organic synthesis; Also used in resin solvents, emulsifiers, and antifoaming agents; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
This is a mixture of closely related isomeric, primary alcohols with branched chains such as 2-Ethylhexanol. [NIOSH] Isooctyl alcohol causes anesthesia after percutaneous absorption in experimental animals. [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
50 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.95 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 82 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL
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