| Agent Name | 2-Ethylhexanol |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 104-76-7 |
| Formula | C8-H18-O |
| Major Category | Solvents |
| Synonyms | 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Aethylhexanol [German]; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol; Alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl; Ethylhexanol; Octyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Alcohols (<C12) |
| Description | Colorless liquid; [Merck Index] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a plasticizer, defoaming agent, wetting agent, solvent (nitrocellulose, paints, lacquers, and baking finishes), and textile finishing compound; Also used in inks, rubber, paper, lubricants, photography, and dry cleaning; [Hawley] |
| Comments | A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [ICSC] An irritant; May cause severe injury to eyes; Effects in high-dose animal studies include degenerative changes to brain; [MSDSonline] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| MAK | 10 ppm |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.36 mm Hg |
| Odor Threshold Low | 0.07 ppm |
| Odor Threshold High | 0.13 ppm |
| Lethal Concentration | LC (rat) > 2,000 ppm/6h |
| Explanatory Notes | Flash point = 81 deg C; [Merck Index] Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Biomedical References | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
2-Ethylhexanol
CAS Number
104-76-7
Formula
C8-H18-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-; 2-Aethylhexanol [German]; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol; 2-Ethylhexyl alcohol; Alcohol, 2-ethylhexyl; Ethylhexanol; Octyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer, defoaming agent, wetting agent, solvent (nitrocellulose, paints, lacquers, and baking finishes), and textile finishing compound; Also used in inks, rubber, paper, lubricants, photography, and dry cleaning; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [ICSC] An irritant; May cause severe injury to eyes; Effects in high-dose animal studies include degenerative changes to brain; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
MAK
10 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.36 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.07 ppm
Odor Threshold High
0.13 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 2,000 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 81 deg C; [Merck Index] Odor threshold from CHEMINFO;
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: