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The new ECHA CHEM database has been released by ECHA, and it now contains all REACH registration data. There are more details on the transition of ECHA's published data to ECHA CHEM here.

Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

Description of key information

The key studies for skin and eye irritation found the test material not to be irritating to the skin or the eye (Kern 1998; rel 1). 

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin irritation / corrosion

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Eye irritation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (not irritating)

Additional information

The most recent, high reliability studies were selected as key.

In some cases the CAS and chemical identity stated refer to SDA nomenclature for this substance. In REACH substance identification it is necessary to be more specific as to the chain lengths present. Full details may be found in the CSR.

Justification for classification or non-classification

Based on the available information, no classification or labelling is required for the irritation endpoints for alcohols C16 -17 linear and branched, in accordance with current EU guideline.