ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- 1-DODECANOL, 98%, 12679-9  -- 6810-00N014416
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1-DODECANOL, 98%, 12679-9
MSDS Date:01/23/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014416
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DODECYL ALCOHOL (1-DODECANOL, 98%)
CAS:112-53-8
RTECS #:JR5775000
Fraction by Wt: 98%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORL,RAT)12800 MG/KG(SEE SUPP DATA)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION OR
    INGESTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP),
    CALL MD . INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>230F,>110C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND
    OR VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE
    AREA & WASH SPILL S ITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN &
    CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50-LC50 MIX:LD50:(IPR,RAT)800 MG/KG.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:500F,260C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:75.2F,24.0C
Vapor Pres:0.1 @ 20C
Vapor Density:7.4
Spec Gravity:0.820
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CO, CO*2.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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