International Chemical Safety Cards

1-TRIDECANOL ICSC: 1176
1-TRIDECANOL
n-Tridecyl alcohol
n-Tridecan-1-ol
CH3(CH2)11CH2OH/C13H28O
Molecular mass: 200.4
CAS # 112-70-9
RTECS # YD4200000
ICSC # 1176
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION

    		• Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
    		Rinse mouth. Rest.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    If in liquid state: collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. If in solid state: sweep spilled substance in sealable container, carefully collect remainder then remove to safe plalce.


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    ICSC: 1176 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    1-TRIDECANOL ICSC: 1176

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID OR CRYSTALS.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point at 1.9kPa: 152°C
    Melting point: 32.5-33.5°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
    		 Solubility in water: none
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.9 (mixed isomers)
    Flash point: 121°C o.c. (mixed isomers)
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish.
    N O T E S
    NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1176 1-TRIDECANOL
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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