KH Neochem Americas 3,5,5-Trimethyl Hexanol (Nonanol)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

3,5,5-Trimethylhexan-1-ol

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate

Molecular formula

C₉H₂₀O

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Alcohols

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features

Excellent Lubricity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Cosmetics,

Lubricants,

Surfactants

Use

Cosmetics, Flavors & fragrance, Surfactants, Plasticizers, Lubricants

Properties

Appearance

Clear Liquid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (760mmHg)	190.0	°C	—
Melting Point	max. -30	°C	—
Refractive Index (nD25)	1.431	—	—
Vapor Pressure (150°C)	15.0	KPa	—
Viscosity (20°C)	14.0	mPa.s	—
Solubility (In Water, 20°C)	0.05	g/100g	—
Flash Point	79.0	°C	—
lgnition Point	404.0	°C	—
Explosion Limits	0.9 - 6	Vol%	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	144.3	—	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 10	APHA	JIS K 0071
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.821 - 0.835	—	JIS K 0061
Water Content	max. 0.10	Wt%	JIS K 0068
Distillation Test (I.B.P, Per 100ml of Sample 760mmHg)	min. 180	°C	JIS K 2254
Distillation Test (D.P, Per 100ml of Sample 760mmHg)	max. 200	°C	JIS K 2254
Acid Value	max. 0.1	KOHmg/g	JIS K 0070
Iodine Value	max. 0.1	lg/g	JIS K 0070
Ester Value	max. 1	KOHmg/g	JIS K 0070
Hydroxyl Value	min. 382	KOHmg/g	JIS K 0070

Safety & Health

Health Hazards

Acute toxicty

LD50(oral)

rat

> 2g/Kg

Emergency and First Aid Procedure

Skin Contact:

• Remove contaminated clothing.
• Wash the affected area with plenty of clean water and soap.
• If irritation develops, see a physician.

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Eye Contact:

• Flash eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes whie holding eyelids open.
• If irritation develops, see a physician.

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Inhalation:

• If a large amount is inhaled, remove individual(s) to fresh air.

Extinguishing Media

• Water spray
• Dry chemicals
• Protein-type air foams
• Carbon dioxide

Packaging & Availability

Packing

• 170kg - Iron drum
• 20MT - 1SO-Container

Storage & Handling

Storage

Tighten the cap of the container and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, storage area of cabinet.