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Undecan-1-ol
EC / List no.: 203-970-5
CAS no.: 112-42-5
Mol. formula: C11H24O
Warning! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and causes serious eye irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products,
anti-freeze products,
finger paints,
lubricants and greases,
polishes and waxes,
cosmetics and personal care products,
adhesives and sealants,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
plant protection products and
washing & cleaning products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
lubricants and greases,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
plant protection products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
furniture,
rubber products,
plastic products and
fabricated metal products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
laboratory chemicals and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
coating products,
lubricants and greases,
adhesives and sealants,
non-metal-surface treatment products and
pH regulators and water treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
machinery and vehicles,
textile, leather or fur,
pulp, paper and paper products and
furniture.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
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about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023