Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Octanoic acid
Catalog Numbers: SC-22580
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# 124-07-2
Chemical Name: Octanoic acid
Percent 98%
EINECS/ELINCS 204-677-5
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns.
Skin: Causes skin burns.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: light yellow - colorless
Odor: weak odor .
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.05 hPa @ 20 C
Viscosity: mPas 20 deg C.
Boiling Point:: 237 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg ( 458.60°F)
Freezing/Melting Point:: 16 - 16.5 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 440 deg C ( 824.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 130 deg C ( 266.00 deg F)
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: 0.68 G/L (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.9100g/cm3
Molecular Formula: CH3(CH2)6CO2H
Molecular Weight:: 144.21
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Incompatible materials, reducing agents, bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 124-07-2: RH0175000
LD50/LC50: RTECS#:
CAS# 124-07-2:Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate;
OOral, rat: LD50 = 10080 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5 gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity: Octanoic acid - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Shipping Name:
IATA: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.*
IMO: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
RID/ADR: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
UN Number: 3265
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: III
WGK (Water Danger/Protection): CAS# 124-07-2: 1
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Class: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
Canada
CAS# 124-07-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 124-07-2 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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