2-Ethylhexanol
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
5 ppm
MAK
10 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.136 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.075 ppm
Odor Threshold High
0.138 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 2,000 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 81 deg C; [Merck Index] Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
ERPG-1
0.1 ppm
ERPG-2
100 ppm
ERPG-3
200 ppm
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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