OctaneC8H18

CAS-No.:
111-65-9
UN-No.:
1262
EC-No.:
203-892-1
Hazard identification number:
33
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
GHS09

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 300
  • TWA (mg/m3) 1401
NIOSH (REL) (US)
  • STEL (mg/m3) C 1800
  • STEL (ppm) C 385
  • TWA (mg/m3) 350
  • TWA (ppm) 75
NIOSH (US)
  • IDLH (ppm) 1000 [10% LEL]
OSHA (PEL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 500
  • TWA (mg/m3) 2350
Occupational Exposure Limits may differ for your Province. Review your local Occupational Health and Safety Act for more information.
  • H: 225
    Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 304
    May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 336
    May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H: 410
    Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -57 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    126 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,7 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    9.80 ± 0.15 eV
  • Flash Point:
    12 °C
  • Ignition Temperature:
    205 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    14,0 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    0.8 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    6.5 Vol.-%
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*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • CH3(CH2)6CH3
  • n-Octane
  • normal-Octane

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