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HEXANOIC ACID ICSC: 1167
HEXANOIC ACID
Butylacetic acid
Capronic acid
n-Caproic acid
C6H12O2 / CH3(CH2)4COOH
Molecular mass: 116.2
CAS # 142-62-1
RTECS # MO5250000
ICSC # 1167
UN # 2829
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames. NO contact with strong oxidants.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Sore throat.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.
    		Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
    		Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, food and feedstuffs.
    		Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
    UN Hazard Class: 8
    UN Packing Group: III
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 1167 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    HEXANOIC ACID ICSC: 1167

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     OILY, COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance is a weak acid. Reacts violently with strong bases and oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.
    MAK not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     See Notes.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 205░C
    Melting point: -3░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.93
    Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20░C: 1.1
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 20░C: 27
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.0
    		 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20░C (air = 1): 1.0
    Flash point: 102░C o.c.
    Auto-ignition temperature: 380░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-9.3
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.88
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
    N O T E S
    Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Hexacid 698 is a trade name.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80G20c
    NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1167 HEXANOIC ACID
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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