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Hexadecan-1-ol
EC / List no.: 253-149-0
CAS no.: 36653-82-4
Mol. formula: C16H34O
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is very toxic to aquatic life, causes serious eye irritation, is a highly flammable liquid and vapour, is harmful if swallowed, is harmful in contact with skin, may cause respiratory irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 to < 1 000 000 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:
washing & cleaning products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products,
anti-freeze products,
finger paints,
lubricants and greases and
polishes and waxes.
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.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal),
of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release,
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:
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),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
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) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
lubricants and greases,
coating products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
adhesives and sealants and
non-metal-surface treatment 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),
rubber products,
plastic products,
fabricated metal products,
and
furniture.
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:
laboratory chemicals and
pH regulators and water treatment 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:
lubricants and greases,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
coating products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
adhesives and sealants and
non-metal-surface treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
machinery and vehicles and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
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),
of substances in closed systems with minimal release and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
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.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023