Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARY
KALCOL 4098
This document is a high-level summary intended to provide the general public with an overview ofproduct safety for this substance. It is not intended to replace the Safety Data Sheet, which isavailable from suppliers and should be referred to for full details of recommended safety proceduresfor each type of use. It is not intended to replace or supersede manufacturer’s instructions andwarnings for their consumer products containing this substance.

1. Substance Identity
Brand Name: KALCOL 4098
Chemical Name: Tetradecan-1-ol
CAS Number: 112-72-1
Molecular formula: C14H30O
Structure:

2. Uses and Applications
Tetradecan-1-ol is a long chain aliphatic alcohol which has the following uses:
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Synthetic intermediate
Coatings
Metalworking fluids/rolling oils
Mining chemical
Process chemical in paper and textile industries
Personal care
Use in cleaning agents
Pharmaceutical uses
Plaster/cement – binder / release agent, also road and construction applications
Plastic/rubber processing
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•Agrochemicals

In an industrial setting the main use of tetradecan-1-ol is in use as a synthetic intermediate, which isthe single biggest use accounting for more than 50% of total manufactured volume. Tetradecan-1-ol isused in the manufacture of fine chemicals and also laundry detergent products and various industrial
and consumer end products (tetradecan-1-ol is consumed in this process and so is not present in theseend products). Tetradecan-1-ol is used in different processes such as cold rolling of metals,
formulation of mining/offshore chemicals and it is also incorporated into paints. It is used as an antifoaming agent in industrial processes used in the paper and textile industry. Tetradecan-1-ol is also
used in various construction and building preparations such as cement, plaster and concrete withvarious different applications within these preparations.
Consumer uses of tetradecan-1-ol include personal care (ex. Shampoo, skin lotion) and householdcare products for solubilising and/or emulsifying.
3. Physical/chemical properties
The substance has no identified physicochemical hazards.
Property

Value

Mol weight

214.4

FormWaxyPhysical state

SolidColour

ColourlessOdour

Characteristic (alcohol)

Densityca. 0.9

Melting point

39°C

Boiling point

294°C

Flash point

155°CFlammability

Not flammable

Explosive properties

Not explosive

Self – ignition temperature

ca. 259°C

Vapour pressure

0.8 Pa (38°C, commercial product)
0.014 Pa (25°C, pure sample)

Water solubility

1.3 mg/l

Octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

5.5

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4. Health information
Consumer: Consumers should not come into contact with harmful levels of tetradecan-1-ol. In viewof the irritant properties, the substance should only be used in acceptable concentrations as acomponent of consumer products.
Worker: Tetradecan-1-ol is irritating to eyes and respiratory irritation is a possibility if mists areinhaled. The overall toxicity of tetradecan-1-ol is considered to be low.
Effect assessment

ResultAcute toxicity
Oral / inhalation / dermal

Virtually not toxic after oral, inhalation or dermal
exposure. No adverse effects are observed at
specific organ after single exposure.

Irritation / corrosion
Skin / eye / respiratory tract

Causes serious eye
respiratory irritation.

Sensitisation

No sensitizer.

Toxicity after repeated exposure
Oral / inhalation / dermal

Virtually not toxic after oral, inhalation or dermal
exposure. No adverse effects are observed atspecific organ after repeated exposure.

Genotoxicity / Mutagenicity

Not mutagenic.

Carcinogenicity

Not considered carcinogenic based on data
derived from studies on repeated exposure.

Toxicity for reproduction

Based on available data no developmental orreproductive toxicity is anticipated.

irritation.

Maycause5. Environmental information
Based on the available data, tetradecan-1-ol causes toxicity to aquatic organisms under test conditions.
However, the amount of substance released into the aquatic environment is low and it is also found tooccur naturally in the environment. Furthermore, biodegradation by micro-organisms in municipal
waste-water treatment plants, and in the wider environment is demonstrated, to be extremely rapidand efficient. An environmental exposure assessment sets limits to safe release of the substanceduring all steps of manufacture and industrial use, and defines appropriate risk management measures.
Furthermore, tetradecan-1-ol does not bioaccumulate, is rapidly biodegradable and will not persist inthe environment.
Effect assessment

ResultAquatic toxicity

Toxic to aquatic organisms under test conditions.

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Effect assessment

Result

Biodegradation

Readily biodegradable

Bioaccumulation potential

Not bioaccumulative

PBT /vPvB

Not considered to be PBT or vPvB.

6. Exposure potential
Human health
The exposure of consumers to tetradecan-1-ol in end products is at safe levels. However, workers whomay come into contact with the undiluted substance should follow the safety measures recommended
in the Extended Safety Data Sheet, as the undiluted substance causes irritation. It is expected thatfacilities using formulations containing tetradecan-1-ol would have standard engineering controls andprocedures in place, to ensure safe handling and use of a wide variety of chemicals, whether process
aids or reagents. In addition, standard personal protective equipment must be worn to prevent direct
skin and eye contact with chemicals handled during routine operations, such as goggles or safety
glasses, gloves, safety boots and helmets. There is evidence that a number of types of chemicalresistant gloves offer good protection against tetradecan-1-ol and related substances. Indirect exposureof humans via the environment is dominated by regional background. However, due to the widespreaduse of the substance in consumer products this background exposure is less relevant.
Environment
Losses to air of tetradecan-1-ol in aqueous-based products are expected to be minimal. Releases towaste water may be assumed to be up to 100%, since in many personal care and household products,
as well as some of the industrial processes, the substance is discharged to waste water. However,details of treatment of aqueous waste vary at different sites and processes and in general aqueous
waste streams would be subjected to secondary biological treatment either on- or off-site. Solid waste
disposal is typically disposed via landfill or incineration.
7. Risk management recommendations
For detailed risk management recommendations. please refer to the Extended Safety Data Sheet.
When using chemicals, make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Always use appropriate chemical
resistant gloves to protect your hands and skin and always wear eye protection such as chemical
goggles. Do not eat, drink, or smoke where chemicals are handled, processed, or stored. Wash hands
and skin following contact. If the substance gets to your eyes, rinse thoroughly for at least 15 minuteswith tap water and seek medical attention.
All effluent releases that may include the substance must be directed to a waste water treatment plantthat removes the substance from the final releases to the receiving water. Releases to air are notexpected and therefore no specific recommendations are required.
8. State agency review
This substance has been registered under REACH.
This substance (as part of a Category of similar alcohols) was assessed by the ICCA / OECD HPV
programme (SIAM 22, April 2006).
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9. Regulatory information / Classification and labelling
Under GHS (as implemented within EU through Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and its amendments(“CLP regulation”)), substances are classified according to their physical, health, and environmentalhazards. The hazards are communicated via specific labels and the Extended Safety Data Sheet. GHS
attempts to standardize hazard communication so that the intended audience (workers, consumers,transport workers and emergency responders) can better understand the hazards of the chemicals inuse.
Tetradecan-1-ol classification and labelling:
Eye irritation hazard - Category 2. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

10. Conclusion
Tetradecan-1-ol is used under controlled conditions at industrial sites and found in various consumer
and household products at low concentrations. The manufacturing and use of tetradecan-1-ol does notpose a risk to humans or the environment if instructions in the Extended Safety Data Sheet arefollowed.

11. Contact information within company
For further information on this substance or product safety summaries in general, please contact:
Name

Kao Corporation, Global Chemical Business

Telephone number+81-3-5630-7700

Fax number+81-3-5630-7889

E-mail address

chemical@kao.co.jp

Additional information can be found at the International Council of Chemical Associations portal,
found at http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/global-product-strategy/.

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12. Glossary
Acute toxicity
Biodegradation
Bioaccumulation
Carcinogenicity
Chronic toxicity
GHSHazard
Mutagenicity
Reprotoxicity
SensitisingHarmful effects after single exposure
Loss or transformation of a chemical by microorganisms
Accumulation of substances in the aquatic organisms
Effects causing cancer
Harmful effects after repeated exposures
Global Harmonized System
Danger or causing damage to human health or environment
Effect that changes genes
Combining teratogenicity, embryotoxicity and harmful effects on fertility
Allergenic

13. Date of issue
April 26 2012

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