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2-ethylhexanol ( 2eh)

General Information

Name

2-Ethylhexanol

CAS No.

 

HS Code

29051690

Chemical Formula

C8H18O

Molecular W eight

130.23

Specification

Items

Value

Test Methods

Appearance

Clear Liquid without Visible Impurity

GB/T 6818-2019

Purity

99.50% min

GB/T 6818-2019

Color, Hazen (Pt-Co)

10 max

GB/T 6818-2019

Density (? 20)

0.831-0.833 g/cm3

GB/T 6818-2019

Moisture

0.10% max

GB/T 6818-2019

Acidity ( as acetic acid)

0.01% max

GB/T 6818-2019

Oxo Compounds (as 2-ethylhexanal)

0.05% max

GB/T 6818-2019

Sulfuric Acid Color Test (Pt-Co)

25 max

GB/T 6818-2019

2-ethyl-4-methyl pentanol

0.40% max

GB/T 6818-2019

Packaging

Flexi-tank, ISO tank or in bulk

Transport

UN.No.

NA

Hazard Class

Non-hazardous

Application

2-EH is mainly used to produce plasticizer such as DOP, DOTP, TOTM. It can also be used to produce 2-EHA, surfactant and paint.

Storage and Handling

Conditions for safe storage: 2-EH should be stored in an airtight container, protected from light, in a cool, dry place.

Precautions for safe handling: W ear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection/protective clothing. Avoid contact with  skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Avoid plastic tools or containers. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Use foam, chemical powder, carbon dioxide or sand.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters: W ear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Use water spray to cool unopened containers. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

 

Certificate of Analysis 

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

RESULT

APPEARANCE

TRANSPARENT LIQUID,NO

 

IMPURTY

TRANSPARENT

 

LIQUID,NO IMPURTY

PURITY, %

99.5Min

99.8

SULFUR ACID COLOR,PT/CO COLOR

25 Max

20

COLOR(PT-CO),HAZEN

10Max

5

DENSITY AT 20?,G/CM3

0.831-0.833

0.832

ACIDITY(AS ACETIC ACID), %

0.01Max

0.001

WATER, %

0.1 Max

0.01

Carbonyl compound content?2-Ethylhexanal?%

0.05max

0.004

2-ethyl-4-methylpentanol %

0.4max

0.064

CONCLUSION

QUALIFIED

REMARKS

CAS 104-76-7 EC number N/A Appearance Transparent liquid Purity 99.5%