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LINALYL ACETATEICSC: 1716 (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
EC Number: 204-116-4

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Above 85°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames.  Above 85°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear 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 CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

WARNING
Combustible liquid
Causes eye irritation
Toxic to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
 
LINALYL ACETATE ICSC: 1716
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes. 

Formula: C12H20O2 / CH3COOC10H17
Molecular mass: 196.3
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: 2.4 mm²/s at 23°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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