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Identification

Name:
2-ethylhexan-1-ol
Synonyms:
  • 2-ETIL-1-HEXANOL
CAS:
104-76-7
EC/EINECS:
203-234-3
Molecular Formula:
C8H18O
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0890
Uses:
solvent

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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Substances under evaluation. CoRAP ?

Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.

Year
2014
Member State
Poland
Initial grounds for concern
Human health/Suspected CMR; Exposure/Wide dispersive use; Consumer use; High RCR; Aggregated tonnage
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