ICSC 0606 - 1,7-OCTADIENE

1,7-OCTADIENE	ICSC: 0606 (September 1997)

CAS #: 3710-30-3

UN #: 2309

EC Number: 223-054-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Use non-sparking handtools.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from oxidants. Cool.
PACKAGING

1,7-OCTADIENE

ICSC: 0606

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₄ Molecular mass: 110.2 Boiling point: 114-121°C Melting point: -70°C Solubility in water: none Flash point: 9°C Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: see Notes

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₈H₁₄
Molecular mass: 110.2
Boiling point: 114-121°C
Melting point: -70°C
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 9°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: see Notes

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

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

NOTES
Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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