International Chemical Safety Cards

3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOL

ICSC: 0608

3,5,5-Trimethylhexylalcohol
Isononyl alcohol
C₉H₂₀O
Molecular mass: 144.25
ICSC # 0608
CAS # 3452-97-9
RTECS #
April 11, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames. NO contact with hot surfaces.	Foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 93°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 93°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated.
•SKIN	Redness. Roughness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).

Separated from incompatible material. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor.

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ICSC: 0608

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOL

ICSC: 0608

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants, inorganic acids, aldehydes, alkene oxides, acid anhydrides. Reacts with rubber, PVC.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour at high temperature and by ingestion.

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. The vapour irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 193-202°C
Melting point: -70°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: none

Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0
Flash point: 93°C o.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water.

N O T E S

Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.

NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0608	3,5,5-TRIMETHYLHEXANOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.