2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID | ICSC: 0477 (April 2005) |
2-Ethylcaproic acid 3-Heptanecarboxylic acid |
CAS #: 149-57-5 |
EC Number: 205-743-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID | ICSC: 0477 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Formula: C8H16O2 / CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)COOH |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 5 mg/m3, as TWA |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xn; R: 63; S: (2)-36/37 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations