LINALYL ACETATE (ICSC)

LINALYL ACETATE	ICSC: 1716

Date of Peer Review: March 2009

3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl acetate
1,5-dimethyl-1-vinylhex-4-enyl acetate
Acetic acid linalool ester
Linalool acetate

CAS #	115-95-7	C₁₂H₂₀O₂ / CH₃COOC₁₀H₁₇
RTECS #	RG5910000	Molecular mass: 196.3
UN #
EC/EINECS #	204-116-4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide
EXPLOSION	Above 85°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 85°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

GHS Classification
Warning
Combustible liquid
Causes eye irritation
Toxic to aquatic life

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0;

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Ventilation along the floor.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS, CEC 2005

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LINALYL ACETATE

ICSC: 1716

IMPORTANT DATA

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

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes

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

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 is mildly irritating to the eyes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 220°C
Melting point: <-20°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.77

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 85°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 225°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.7-4.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.9
Viscosity, mm²/s at 23 °C: 2.4

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Linalyl acetate (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 44a)
       LINALYL ACETATE (JECFA Evaluation)
       Linalyl acetate (SIDS)