1-Hexadecanol Standard

Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. (P338)
Skin contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. (P360)
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Give victim a glass of water a little at a time. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist to prevent fluid from entering the lungs. (P331)
Store in a tightly closed container. (P404)
Do not breathe vapor. (P260)
Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. (P262)
Store in a cool dry place away from ignition sources.
This product should only by used by persons trained in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals. (P202)
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and safety equipment should be readily available. (P264)
Respiratory Protection: If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see TLV/PEL), or a risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate, use of a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised. Use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN14387) respirator cartridges in absence of proper environmental control. Always use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Engineering and/or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure.
Protective gloves must be worn to prevent skin contact. (P280)