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Reference data from EU CLP Annex VI and published regulations — verify against your supplier's SDS before use.

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Substance profile

Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate

Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H17NaO.

CAS 38411-13-1 C8H17NaO 152.21 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate is

Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H17NaO. Its molecular formula is C8H17NaO and its molecular weight is 152.21 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.

CAS number38411-13-1
EC number406-150-7
Index number603-122-00-8
Molecular formulaC8H17NaO
Molecular weight152.21 g/mol

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements assigned to Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate
CodeHazard statement
H228 Flammable solid.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P260, P273, P280, P301, P310, P331, P501

This page lists only the codes assigned to Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate. The full reference lives on the hazard statements hub, the precautionary statements hub and the GHS pictograms hub.

Safety Data Sheet

Getting an SDS for Sodium 2-ethylhexanolate

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