International Chemical Safety Cards

LINALOOL

ICSC: 0912

3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol
Linalyl alcohol
C₁₀H₁₈O / (CH₃)₂C=CH(CH₂)₂C(CH₃)(OH)CH=CH₂
Molecular mass: 154.2
ICSC # 0912
CAS # 78-70-6
RTECS # RG5775000
April 10, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Foam, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 75°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.

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ICSC: 0912

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

LINALOOL

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 198-200°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.16
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 21

Flash point: 75°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 235°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.97

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

NFPA Code: H; F 2; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0912	LINALOOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.