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| 1. Product and Company Identification | |
| Catalog Numbers: | 2B66-0 |
| Product Name | |
| Trade Name: | n-Caproic acid |
| Synonyms: | Butylacetic acid;Carboxylic acid C6;hexanoic acid;hexylic acid |
| Manufacturer & Distributor | |
| Company Name: | Reagent World, Inc. |
| Address: | 2048 E. Francis Street |
| City: | Ontario |
| State: | California |
| Postal Code: | 91761 |
| Country: | USA |
| Business/Emergency | |
| Phone: | 909-947-7779 |
| Fax: | 909-947-9595 |
| URL: | http://www.ReagentWorld.com |
| 2. Hazards Identification | |
| Emergency Overview: | Harmful in contact with skin. Causes burns |
| Potential Health Effects | |
| Eye: | Causes eye burns. May result in corneal injury. |
| Skin: | Harmful if absorbed through the 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: | - |
| 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients | |
| Chemical Name: | n-Caproic acid |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 116.16 |
| Content: | 99+% |
| CAS Number: | 142-62-1 |
| EINECS NO. [EC No]: | 205-550-7 |
| 4. First Aid Measures | |
| Eye: | 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 |
| 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. |
| 5. Fire Fighting Measures | |
| General Information: | wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. |
| Extinguishing: | Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. |
| 6. Accidental Release Measures | |
| General Information: | Use proper personal protective equipment as listed in Section 8. |
| Spills/Leaks: | Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. |
| 7. Handling and Storage | |
| Handling: | Refer to section 8 |
| Storage: | 1.Keep container tightly closed |
| 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | |
| Engineering Controls: | Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash and a safety shower facility. |
| Personal Protective Equipment | |
| Eyes: | Wear chemical safety goggles. |
| Skin: | Wear appropriate protective gloves. |
| Clothing: | Wear appropriate protective clothing. |
| Repirators: | Wear NIOSH/MSHA - approved respirator |
| 9. Physical and Chemical Properties | |
| Physical State: | clear liquid |
| Color: | Colorless to light yellow |
| Odor: | stench |
| Boiling Point: | 202-203 |
| Melting Point : | -3 |
| Vapor Pressure : | - |
| Specific Gravity : | 0.92 |
| PH: | - |
| Solubility in Water : | 1.1% IN WATER (20°C) |
| Flash Point: | 104 deg C ( 219.20 deg F) |
| Autoignition Temperature : | 380 deg C ( 716.00 deg F) |
| Decomposition Temperature : | - |
| 10. Stability and Reactivity | |
| Chemical Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Incompatible materials. |
| Incompatibilities with Other: | Metals, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products : | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
| Polymerization : | Will not occur. |
| 11. Toxicological Information | |
| RTECS#: | CAS# 142-62-1: MO5250000 |
| Toxicity Data[LD50/LC50]: | Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = 5 mL/kg; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 4100 mg/m3/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 5 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2050 uL/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 630 uL/kg. Irritation: SKIN, RABBIT: 10 MG/24H MILD SKIN, RABBIT: 465 MILD |
| Carcinogenicity: | - |
| Other: | See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. |
| 12. Ecological Information | |
| Ecotoxicity: | - |
| Other: | - |
| 13. Disposal Considerations | |
| Disposal considerations: | Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material in a manner consistent with federal, state and local environmental regulations |
| 14. Transport Information | |
| Shipping Name: | CAPROIC ACID |
| Hazard Class: | 8 |
| UN Number: | 2829 |
| Packing Group: | III |
| 15. Regulatory Information | |
| European/International Regulations: | - |
| European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives | |
| Hazard Symbols: | 1.C |
| R-Phrases: | 1.Harmful in contact with skin. 2.Causes burns. |
| S-Phrases: | 1.Avoid contact with eyes. 2.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 3.Wear suitable protective clothing. 4.Wear suitable gloves. 5.Wear eye/face protection. 6.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the lable where possible). |
| WGK(Water Danger/Protection): | CAS# 142-62-1: 1 |
| US Federal TSCA: | CAS# 142-62-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory |
| 16. Other Information | |
| Other information: | The above information is believed to be accurate but does not suppose to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Reagent World makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information. Users should make their own investigations to determine the accountability of the information for their purposes in particular. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential of exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. |
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