Pilipinas Kao Inc.
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARY
KALCOL 6098
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 6098
Chemical Name: Hexadecan-1-ol
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
Molecular formula: C 16 H 34 OStructure:

2. Uses and Applications
Hexadecan-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 hexadecane-1-ol is in use as a synthetic intermediate, which isthe single biggest use accounting for more than 50% of total manufactured volume. Hexadecan-1-ol isused as an intermediate in the manufacture of fine chemicals and also laundry detergent products andvarious industrial and consumer end products (hexadecan-1-ol is consumed in this process and so is
not present in these end products). Hexadecan-1-ol is used in different processes such as cold rollingof metals, formulation of mining/offshore chemicals and it is also incorporated into paints. It is used
as an anti-foaming agent in industrial processes used in the paper and textile industry. Hexadecan-1-ol
is also used in various construction and building preparations such as cement, plaster and concretewith various different applications within these preparations.
Consumer uses of hexadecan-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

242.4

FormWaxyPhysical state

SolidColour

ColourlessOdour

Characteristic (alcohol)

Density

0.8886 g/cm3 at 16°C

Melting point

51°C

Boiling point

319°C

Flash point

149°C

Flammability

Not flammable

Explosive properties

Not explosive

Self – ignition temperature

272°C

Vapour pressure

0.28 Pa at 38°C

Water solubility<1 mg/L at 23°C

Octanol-water partition coefficient (log K ow)

6.7

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4. Health information
Consumer: Consumers should not come into contact with harmful levels of hexadecan-1-ol.
Worker: The overall toxicity of hexadecan-1-ol arising from repeated exposure is considered to below.
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

Almost no irritating.

Sensitisation

No sensitizer.

Toxicity after repeated exposure
Oral / inhalation / dermal

Virtually not toxic after oral, inhalation or dermalexposure. 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.

5. Environmental information
Based on the available data, hexadecan-1-ol does not have any known toxic effects on theenvironment. In addition, the amount of substance released into the aquatic environment is low and it
is also found to occur 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 and efficient. An environmental exposure assessment sets limits to safe release of thesubstance during all steps of manufacture and industrial use, and defines appropriate risk management
measures. Furthermore, hexadecan-1-ol does not bioaccumulate, is rapidly biodegradable and will not
persist in the environment.
Effect assessment

ResultEnvironment

No toxic effects to the environment.

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Effect assessment

ResultBiodegradation

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 hexadecan-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. It is expected that facilities using formulations
containing hexadecan-1-ol would have standard engineering controls and procedures in place, toensure safe handling and use of a wide variety of chemicals, whether process aids or reagents. Inaddition, 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 chemical-resistant gloves offer good
protection against hexadecan-1-ol and related substances. Indirect exposure of humans via theenvironment is dominated by regional background. However, due to the widespread use of thesubstance in consumer products this background exposure is less relevant.

Environment
Losses to air of hexadecan-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.

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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.
Hexadecan-1-ol classification and labelling:
The substance is not classified for any harmful effects to man or the environment.

10. Conclusion
Hexadecan-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 hexadecan-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:
NamePilipinas Kao Inc.

Telephone number+63-8822-760-256

Fax number+63-8822-760-305

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
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 4 2012

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