MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 130410
Houston, TX 77219-0410
(713) 863-1947
FAX: (713) 863-8316
SECTION 1 ?CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: 2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol Date of Issue: July 1, 1991
Synonym: EHDiol Revised Date: May 11, 2006
Formula: C8H18O2
Chemical Family: Alcohol
Chemical Use: Printing Ink; Urethane Coatings; Cosmetics
Telephone Number: Information (281) 474-3271
Emergency Number: Chemtrec (800) 424-9300 Domestic
(703) 527-3887 International
HMIS Hazard Rating 4 = Extreme
Health: 2* 3 = High
Fire: 1 2 = Moderate
Reactivity: 0 1 = Slight
*-Chronic effect indicator. See Section 11. 0 = Least
PPE rating to be supplied by user
depending on use conditions.
SECTION 2 ?HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation: Vapor or mist generated at ambient temperature is unlikely to cause any short-term
adverse health effects, however, vapor and mist generated at high temperatures may be
irritating and could be harmful.
Skin Contact: Brief contact is not irritating. Prolonged contact may cause mild irritation and redness.
May cause skin sensitization. Harmful amounts may be absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation seen as a marked excess reddening and swelling of the
conjunctiva with moderate discharge.
Ingestion: Moderately toxic. May cause mild irritation of the mouth and throat, nausea,
abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, and malaise. May cause kidney and liver
damage.
SECTION 3 ?COMPOSITION
Components Percentage TLV (ppm) CAS #:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol >99 Not Established 94-96-2
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SECTION 4 ?FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing,
administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wipe excess material from
skin and flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Use soap if available or follow by
washing with soap and water. Do not reuse contaminated clothing without
laundering. Get medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5 ?FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide (CO2).
Special Firefighting Firefighters should wear NIOSH or other regulatory approved self-contained
Procedures/Precautions: breathing apparatus. Responders should wear protective clothing to prevent
skin contact. Move containers from fire area. If unable to move, cool sealed
containers with water.
Unusual Fire and May pose a floating fire hazard under extreme fire conditions.
Explosion Information:
Environmental Note: Prevent entry into waterways.
SECTION 6 ?ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Protective Measures: Evacuate area of unprotected personnel. Eliminate sources of ignition. Stay
upwind and out of low areas. Wear personal protective equipment (See section 8) when responding to
spills.
Spill Management: Stop source of leak if safe to do so. Dike and contain spill. Use water spray
(fog) to reduce vapors. If vapor cloud forms, blanket area with water fog and foam. Use vacuum truck
or pump to storage/salvage vessels. Clean up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other
suitable material and dispose of properly. Spray area with water to remove trace residue. Contain run-
off from residue flush and dispose of properly. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, or confined areas.
Remove contaminated trace residues from soil and dispose of in same manner as material. For small
spills, clean up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material. Place in non-
leaking container and dispose of material properly.
Disposal: Proper disposal should be evaluated based on regulatory status of this material (refer to
section 13).
SECTION 7 ?HANDLING AND STORAGE
Containers do not have to be grounded and bonded when material is transferred, but it is recommended
as a good practice. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames.
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SECTION 8 ?EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved respiratory protection for organic vapors.
Ventilation: Utilize local exhaust to control high vapor concentrations in confined areas.
Protective Gloves: Utilize appropriate impervious chemical gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles and possibly a face shield. Have eyewash facilities readily
available.
Other Protective Wear additional protective clothing to prevent skin contact. This may include
Equipment: chemical resistant boots and chemical resistant suits.
Work Practices: Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking,
smoking or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash
thoroughly before reuse. Shower after work using plenty of soap and water.
SECTION 9 ?PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
469癋 (243oC)
Boiling Point:
Sets to glass at -40oF (-40oC)
Freezing Point:
Molecular Weight: 146.23
100 at 212oF (100oC)
Volatility/Vol (%):
<1 at 167oF (75oC)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Vapor Density (Air = 1): 5
4.2 wt% at 68oF (20oC)
Solubility in H2O:
Appearance/Odor: Nearly colorless, viscous liquid with no odor.
Odor Threshold: Not Applicable
pH: 6.1 at 4% in water
Viscosity (cps) Not Established
0.942 at 68oF (20oC)
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
Evap. Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1
276oF (136oC) PMCC, ASTM D93
Flash Point:
Lower Explosive Limit: Not Established
Upper Explosive Limit: Not Established
SECTION 10 ?STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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SECTION 11 ?TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EHDiol has exhibited experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects in studies conducted with
female rats. This substance tested "Negative" on the Ames Salmonella / microsome mutenicity assay
according to the National Toxicology Program (NTP).
Carcinogenicity listed by: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol TLV: Not Established STEL: Not Established
ACGIH
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol PEL: Not Established STEL: Not Established
OSHA
LCLo: >4800 ppm / 8 hours (rat) UCDS** 11/3/1971
Inhalation:
500 mg MLD (rabbit) 34ZIAG-, 731, 69
Skin:
LD50: 2000 mg/kg (rabbit) 31ZOAD 1, 208, 68
5 mg SEV (rabbit) AJOPAA 29, 1363, 46
Eyes:
TDLo: 20 g/kg (female 6-15D post): EPASR* 8EHQ-1288-0788
Ingestion:
Teratogenic and Reproductive
effects (rat)
LD50: 1400 mg/kg (rat) SPEADM 78-1, 52, 78
LD50: 1900 mg/kg (mouse) SPEADM 78-1, 52, 78
LD50: 2600 mg/kg (rabbit) PCOC**-, 508, 66
SECTION 12 ?ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability: 36% Coupled Units Test (sewage treatment plant simulation); OECD 303 A
67% DOC; modif. OECD screening test; OECD 301 E
100% Zahn-Wellens test; EC 88/302
Aquatic Toxicity: Fish: LC 0 (Leuciscus idus melanotus): >- 1000mg/l 48 h fish, acute toxicity
test; DIN 38412 Teil 15
Bacteria: EC 10 (Pseudomonas putida): 1300 mg/l 18 h Bringmann und Kuehn,
Z. Wasser Abwasser Forsch. 10, 87-98 (1977).
Daphnia: EC 50 (Daphnia magna): 811 mg/l 24 h DIN 38412 Teil 11.
SECTION 13 ?DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Place in a city, state, or federally permitted disposal facility. Handle in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
SECTION 14 ?TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
US DOT:
Proper Shipping Name: Not hazardous for transport.
Primary Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Secondary Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Identification Number: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
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Reportable Quantity: Not applicable.
Marine Pollutant: Not applicable.
Label(s) Required: Not applicable.
INTERNATIONAL:
Proper Shipping Name: Not hazardous for transport.
Primary Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Secondary Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Identification Number: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
Reportable Quantity: Not applicable.
Marine Pollutant: Not applicable.
Label(s) Required: Not applicable.
SECTION 15 ?REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Regulations:
TSCA: All substances are listed on, or are exempt from reporting.
TSCA 12(b) Export Notification: Not Listed
California Proposition 65: Not Listed
California SCAQMD rule 443.1 VOC's:
Volatiles = substances with a vapor pressure of 0.5 mm Hg at 104oC, 219oF.
This product contains: 940.53 g/l VC and 940.53 g/l of regulated material.
SARA Hazard Notification:
Hazard Categories Under Title III: Acute, Chronic.
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not Listed.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Not Listed.
CERCLA RQ: Not Listed.
European Regulations:
EINECS Number: 202-377-9
Index Number: 603-087-00-9
Labeling in accordance to EC Directives:
Symbol: Xi
Irritant
R-Phrases: R 41 ?Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S-Phrases: S 2 ?Keep out of the reach of children.
S 25 ?Avoid contact with eyes
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S 26 ?In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S 39 ?Wear eye/face protection
S 46 ?If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Canadian Regulations:
All components are listed on the DSL.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Japanese Regulations:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is listed on the ENCS.
ENCS Number: 2-240X (unlisted chemical name)
Australian Regulations:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is listed on the AICS.
Korean Regulations:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is listed on the ECL.
ECL Number: KE-13735
Philippines Regulations:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is listed on the PICCS.
Swiss Regulations:
2-Ethyl-1,3-hexanediol is listed on the Giftliste 1.
SECTION 16 ?OTHER INFORMATION
PPE Codes (NPCA-HMIS)
A ?Glasses G ?Glasses, Gloves, Vapor Respirator
B ?Glasses, Gloves H ?Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Vapor Respirator
C ?Glasses, Gloves, Apron I ?Glasses, Gloves, Dust/Vapor Respirator
D ?Faceshield, Gloves, Apron J ?Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust/Vapor Respirator
E ?Glasses, Gloves, Dustmask K ?Supplied Air, Gloves, Full Protective Suit, Boots
F ?Glasses, Gloves, Apron, Dust Respirator
Disclaimer
The information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet is based on technical data that Dixie Chemical
Company believes to be reliable and is provided to our customers at no cost. It is intended for use by persons
having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Dixie Chemical Company will assume no liability
in connection with any uses of this information and no warranties, expressed or implied, are made with
regards to this information since conditions of use are outside Dixie Chemical Company's control.
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