Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARY
KALCOL 1098
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 1098
Chemical Name: Decan-1-ol
CAS Number: 112-30-1
Molecular formula: C10H22O
Structure:

2. Uses and Applications
Decan-1-ol is a long chain aliphatic alcohol which has the following uses:
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Synthetic intermediate (fine chemicals)
Coatings
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
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Plastic/rubber processing
Agrochemicals

In an industrial setting the main use of decan-1-ol is in use as a synthetic intermediate, which is thesingle biggest use accounting for more than 50% of total manufactured volume. Decan-1-ol is used as
an anti-foaming agent in various industrial processes including paint formulations, textile, rubber andpaper industry as well as in oilfield applications. Alcohols including decan-1-ol are also used as
lubricants in the plastics industry. Alcohols of the chain length of decan-1-ol are also used as frothers
in an iron flotation process. Lower molecular weight alcohols like decan-1-ol also function as dragreducing agents for heavy crude oil in pipelines
Consumer uses of decan-1-ol include personal care (ex. Shampoo, skin lotion) and household careproducts for solubilising and/or emulsifying.
3. Physical/chemical properties
The substance has no identified physicochemical hazards.
Property

Value

Mol weight

158.3

Physical state

LiquidColourColourless

Odour

Characteristic (alcohol)

Density

0.83 at 20°C

Melting point

6°C

Boiling point

229°C

Flash point

107°C

Flammability

Not flammable

Explosive properties

Not explosiveSelf – ignition temperature

254°C

Vapour pressure<5 Pa at 20°C

Water solubility

21.1 mg/L at 20°C

Octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

4.5

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4. Health information
Consumer: Consumers should not come into contact with harmful levels of decan-1-ol. In view of
the irritant properties, the substance should only be used in acceptable concentrations as a componentof consumer products.
Worker: Decan-1-ol is irritating to eyes and respiratory irritation is a possibility if mists are inhaled.
The overall toxicity of decan-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 or
reproductive toxicity is anticipated.

irritation.

Maycause

5. Environmental information
Based on the available data, decan-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 rapid andefficient. An environmental exposure assessment sets limits to safe release of the substance during all
steps of manufacture and industrial use, and defines appropriate risk management measures.
Furthermore, decan-1-ol does not bioaccumulate, is rapidly biodegradable and will not persist in theenvironment.
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 decan-1-ol in end products is at safe levels. However, workers who
may 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 that facilities using formulations containing decan-1-ol would have standard
engineering controls and procedures in place, to ensure safe handling and use of a wide variety ofchemicals, 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, suchas goggles or safety glasses, gloves, safety boots and helmets. There is evidence that a number oftypes of chemical-resistant gloves offer good protection against decan-1-ol and related substances.
Indirect exposure of humans via the environment is dominated by regional background. However, due
to the widespread use of the substance in consumer products this background exposure is less relevant.
Environment
Losses to air of decan-1-ol in aqueous-based products are expected to be minimal. Releases to waste
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 oftreatment 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 istypically 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.

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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).

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 environmental
hazards. 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.
Decan-1-ol classification and labelling:
Eye irritation hazard - Category 2. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

10. Conclusion
Decan-1-ol is used under controlled conditions at industrial sites and found in various consumer andhousehold products at low concentrations. The manufacturing and use of decan-1-ol does not pose arisk to humans or the environment if instructions in the Extended Safety Data Sheet are followed.

11. Contact information within company
For further information on this substance or product safety summaries in general, please contact:
NameKao 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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Acute toxicity
Biodegradation
Bioaccumulation
Carcinogenicity
Chronic toxicity
GHS
HazardMutagenicity
Reprotoxicity
SensitisingHarmful effects after single exposure
Loss or transformation of a chemical by microorganismsAccumulation 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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