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ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL 219
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

ISOHEXANE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 2-Methylpentane; Chemical Formula: CH,CH(CH,)CH,CH,CH,.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (us shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor: Gasoline.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
86.18; Boiling Point at I atm.: 140.5, 60.3, 333.5; Freezing Point: -244.6, -153.7, 119.5; Critical
Temperature: 435.7, 224.3, 497.5; Critical Pressure: 437, 29.7, 3.01; Specijic Gravity: 0.653 at 20
"C (liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: 2.9; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.062; Lasent
Heat of Vaporization: 139, 77.1, 3.23; Heat of Combustion: -19,147, -10,637, -445.35; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection (as for
gasoline); Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes irritation of respiratory tract, cough, mild
depression, cardiac arrhythmia. Aspiration causes severe lung irritation, coughing, pulmonary edema;
excitement followed by depression. Ingestion causes MUM, vomiting, swelling of abdomen, headache,
depression; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: maintain respiration, give oxygen if
needed. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; give oxygen. INGESTION do NOT induce vomiting; call
a doctor. EYES: wash with copious amount of water. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water;
Toxicity by Inhalation (ThresholdLimit Value): Data not available; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data
not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Data not available; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Irritant
Characteristics: Vapors are nonirritating to the eyes and throat; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics:
No appreciable hazard. Practically harmless to the skin; Odor Threshold: Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): -20 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (96): 1.2 - 7.7; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperamre (deg. F) : 585; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning
Rate: 8.2 mdmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

ISOOCTYL ALCOHOL
Chemical Designations - Synonym: Dimethyl- 1-hexanols; 6-Methyl- 1-heptanol; Chemical Formula:
(CH,XCH( CH,),CH,OH.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (us shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor: Mild;
characteristic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
130.22; Boiling Point at I atm.: 367, 186, 459; Freezing Point: <212, <loo, ~373; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: 0.832 at 20 "C (liquid);
Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): (est.) 1.040;
Latent Heat of Vaporization: (est.) 140, 77, 3.2; Heat of Combustion: (est.) -17,400, -9650, -404,;
Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Air-supplied mask in
confined areas; plastic gloves; goggles; eye bath and safety shower; Symptoms Following rnosure:
Inhalation hazard slight. Skin contact results in moderate irritation. Liquid contact with eyes causes
severe irritation and possible eye damage; General Treatment for Enposure: Remove to fresh air. Flush
skin and eye contact area at once for at least 15 min. Get medical care for eyes; Toxicity by Inhalation
(Threshold Limit Value) : Data not available; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data not available; Toxicity
by Ingestion: Grade 2, LD,,O.5 to 5 g/kg (lab animals); Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas)
Zmhnt Characteristics: Vapors are nonirritating to the eyes and throat; Liquid or Solid Irritant