International Chemical Safety Cards

OCTANE

ICSC: 0933

n-Octane
C₈H₁₈ / CH₃(CH₂)₆CH₃
Molecular mass: 114.22

ICSC #    0933
CAS #     111-65-9
RTECS # RG8400000
UN #        1262
EC #         601-009-00-8
October 08, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Use non-sparking handtools.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
•INHALATION	Confusion. Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Sore throat. Unconsciousness.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Vomiting. (See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. 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 wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Ventilation along the floor.

Note: C
F symbol
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 11-38-50/53-65-67
S: 2-9-16-29-33-60-61-62
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II

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ICSC: 0933

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

OCTANE

ICSC: 0933

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 300 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 500 ppm, 2400 mg/mł;
Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: IIc;
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 500 ppm (2350 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 75 ppm (350 mg/m³) C 385 ppm (1800 mg/m³) 15-minute
NIOSH IDLH: 1000 ppm LEL

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

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract . Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. Exposure to high concentrations of vapour could cause lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 126°C
Melting point: -56.8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.70
Solubility in water:
none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.33

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.94
Flash point: 13°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 220°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-6.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.00-5.18

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

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

N O T E S

Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1262

NFPA Code: H0; F3; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0933	OCTANE
(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.