Product Name: 1,2-Decanediol
Chemical formula: C10H22O2
Synonyms: Decane-1,2-diol, Decan-1,2-diol
CAS Number: 6920-22-5
Recommended use: Emollient, chemical intermediate, personal care ingredient
Manufacturer contact: Emergency phone available through chemical supplier
Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 3)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause mild skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation on contact
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection; avoid breathing mist, wash hands after handling
Symptoms of exposure: Redness, tearing, possible mild inflammation
Chemical Name: 1,2-Decanediol
Concentration: ≥98% by weight
Impurities: >2% mixture of homologous diols and alcohols, no known hazardous impurities at relevant concentrations
Molecular Weight: 174.28 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, monitor for respiratory distress, seek medical care if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, prompt medical attention if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, never induce vomiting, seek medical advice, monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Special hazards: Combustion may produce carbon oxides and irritating fumes
Advice for firefighters: Use standard protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus, prevent runoff, maintain safe distance
Personal precautions: Avoid skin and eye contact, use personal protective equipment
Environmental precautions: Prevent entry into sewers or waterways
Methods for clean up: Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent, collect and place in suitable containers for disposal, ventilate area
Safe handling: Wear protective clothing and safety glasses, avoid creating aerosols or dust, wash hands after use, keep container closed
Storage conditions: Store in tightly sealed original containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from strong oxidizing agents and direct sunlight
Incompatible materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Engineering controls: Use with adequate ventilation, local exhaust for processing or handling bulk quantities
Personal protection: Safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves (such as nitrile), lab coat or apron, safety footwear
Hygiene measures: Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke during use
Exposure limits: No occupational exposure limits established for 1,2-Decanediol
Appearance: White to off-white solid or wax, faint characteristic odor
Melting Point: 38-42°C
Boiling Point: 310-315°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Density: 0.89 g/cm³ at 20°C
Vapor Pressure: < 0.01 mmHg (25°C)
pH: Not applicable (neat substance)
Viscosity: 25-35 mPa.s (40°C)
Chemical stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Limited reactivity, possible reaction with strong oxidizers
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, under combustion
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute toxicity: Low toxicity, oral LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg
Skin irritation: Mild, not classified as corrosive or sensitizing
Eye irritation: May cause moderate to severe irritation
Chronic toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity in available studies
Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization based on current data
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as dangerous for aquatic life at typical use levels, LC50 (fish, 96h) > 100 mg/L
Persistence and degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation potential: Low, low partition coefficient (log Kow ~2.8)
Mobility in soil: Low, limited leaching expected
Other adverse effects: None known at present use levels and concentrations
Waste treatment: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Disposal methods: Send to licensed chemical disposal facility, avoid release to environment
Container disposal: Triple-rinse containers, puncture and send to approved landfill or recycling site
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper shipping name: Not classified as hazardous for transportation
Transport hazard class: Not applicable
Packaging group: Not applicable
Environmental hazards: None
Special precautions: Avoid breakage and spills during transit
Global chemical listings: Listed on TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada)
Safety, health, environmental regulations: Not classified as hazardous under GHS, not subject to SARA Title III reporting
Workplace controls: Recommendations align with OSHA, REACH, and regional health and safety guidance
Label requirements: Standard chemical identifier, hazard pictogram for eye irritation, precautionary advice for handling
