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KH Neochem Americas 2-Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol

KH Neochem Americas 2-Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol is used as raw material for plasticizers, solvent for coatings and inks, lubricants, surfactants, additives.

Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexanol

CAS Number: 104-76-7

Purity (Assay): 99.0 - 99.0 %

Synonyms: FEMA 3151

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Molecular formula
C₈H₁₈O
CAS No.
104-76-7
EC No.
203-234-3
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

KH Neochem Americas 2-Ethyl Hexyl Alcohol - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point184.7°C-
Melting Point-76.0°C-
Refractive Index (nD25)1.429--
Viscosity (20°C)9.8mPa.s-
Flash Point (Closed Cup)78.0°C-
Vapor Dernsity (Air=1)4.49°C-
Explosion Limits0.9 - 9.7Vol%-
lgnition Point270.0°C-
Solubility (In Water, 20°C)0.1g/100g-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight130.2--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 10-APHA (JIS K 0071)
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)0.833 - 0.835-JIS K 0061
Puritymin. 99Wt%JIS K 0114
Water Contentmax. 0.10Wt%JIS K 0068
Distillation Test (I.B.P.)min. 180°CJIS K 0066
Distillation Test (D.R., 181-185°C)min. 95mlJIS K 0066
Distillation Test (D.P.)max. 186°CJIS K 0066
Acid Valuemax. 0.1KOHmg/gJIS K 0070
Iodine Valuemax. 0.10lg/100gJIS K 0070
Aldehyde (As 2-Ethylhexylaldehyde)max. 0.10%JIS K 1525

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Safety & Health

Health Hazards
Acute Toxicity LD50 (Oral) Rat 2.05g/kg
Emergency and First Aid Procedure

Skin Contact:

  • Remove contaminated clothing.
  • Wash the affected area with plenty of clean water and soap.
  • If irritation develops, see a physician.

Eye Contact:

  • Flash eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes whie holding eyelids open.
  • If irritation develops, see a physician.

Inhalation:

  • If a large amount is inhaled, remove individual(s) to fresh air.
Extinguishing Media
  • Water spray
  • Dry chemicals
  • Protein-type air foams
  • Carbon dioxide

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing
  • 170kg - Iron drum
  • 20MT - 1SO-Container

Storage & Handling

Storage

Tighten the cap of the container and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, storage area of cabinet.