Agent Name | 2-Ethylhexanol |
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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; |
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Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |