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55-2000

Cesium › Cesium 2-ethylhexoxide (0.8-1.0M in octane/toluene)

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Stability: moisture sensitive

Safety: Hazardous

Physical Characteristics: flash point 60°F (octane)

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Cesium 2-ethylhexoxide (0.8-1.0M in octane/toluene)
Product Number:	55-2000
CAS Registry Number:	not available
Formula:	CH3CH2CH2CH2CH(C2H5)CH2OCs
EINECS Number:	none
Chemical Family:	metal alkoxide
Synonym:	Cesium 2-ethylhexanolate in octane/toluene

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	not available	30	no data	no data
octane	111-65-9	35	300ppm	2350mg/m3
toluene	108-88-3	35	50ppm	300ppm (ceiling limit)

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May impair fertility. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Inhalation, ingestion, contact with skin and eyes.
Eye Contact:	Causes severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:	Causes severe irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:	2-ethyl-1-hexanol and octane vapor is irritating to the respiratory tract and cause headache, dizziness, and drowsiness.
Ingestion:	Ingestion causes irritation and gastrointestinal distress, dizziness, weakness and drowsiness.
Acute Health Effects:	The product causes irritation upon contact with skin, eyes, and gastrointestinal tract. Vapors may cause impairment of coordination and reaction time. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Chronic Health Effects:	No data is available for this product. Chronic toluene poisoning may result in bone marrow or liver injury. May impair fertility.
NTP:	No
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure:	Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure:	Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
Inhalation:	Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion:	Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:	60 °F (octane)
Autoignition Temperature:	no data
Explosion Limits:	no data
Extinguishing Medium:	carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	Highly flammable. Formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	Eliminate all ignition sources. Avoid contact with water. Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand, or other suitable adsorbent, and swept up.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place. If container is left open, product may adsorb moisture and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release 2-ethylhexanol vapor.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:	Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:	Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:	Material may form a vapor upon exposure to air. if possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator:	If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection:	No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	light-yellow liq.
Molecular Weight:	262.12
Melting Point:	no data
Boiling Point:	no data
Vapor Pressure:	no data
Specific Gravity:	no data
Odor:	organic odor
Solubility in Water:	reacts with water

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	air and moisture sensitive liquid.
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	Keep away from moisture, heat and ignition sources including open flame and electrostatic discharge.
Incompatibility:	water, mineral acids, halogens, acid halides, and oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products:	Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	No information available in the RTECS files for title compound. Toluene: Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg; Inhalation (human) TCLo: 200 ppm; Inhalation (human) TCLo 100 ppm; Oral (rat) LD50: 636 mg/Kg; Inhalation (rat) LC50:49gm/m3/4H; Intraperitoneal (rat) LD50:1332mg/Kg; Oral (rat) TDLo(reproductive): 7280 mg/Kg. Octane: Inhalation (rat) LC50: 118 gm/m3/4h.
Carcinogenic Effects:	none
Mutagenic Effects:	Toluene: Mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects:	Toluene: Reproductive effector

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):	Flammable liquids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR):	3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Packaging Group (CFR):	II
UN ID Number (CFR):	UN# 1993
Shipping Name (IATA):	Flammable liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA):	3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	II
UN ID Number (IATA):	UN# 1993

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):	Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:	Octane (111-65-9). Listed in the TSCA Inventory.
Third Ingredient:	Toluene (CAS# 108-88-3): listed in TSCA and SARA.

SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer:	The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date:	2/26/2001
Revision Date:	12/16/2011