International Chemical Safety Cards

TEXANOL

ICSC: 0629

2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate
Propionic acid, 2-methyl-, monoester with 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol
Isobutyric acid ester with 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol
C₁₂H₂₄O₃
Molecular mass: 216.4
ICSC # 0629
CAS # 25265-77-4
RTECS # UF6000000
November 28, 2003 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	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.

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.

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ICSC: 0629

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

TEXANOL

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 255-260°C
Melting point: -50°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.5

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 120°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 393°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-4.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.47

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0629	TEXANOL
(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.