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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 Validated

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.


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.

TEXANOL

ICSC: 0629

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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.
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