PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID | ICSC: 1613 (April 2017) |
Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid Pentadecafluoro-n-octanoic acid Perfluorocaprylic acid PFOA |
CAS #: 335-67-1 |
UN #: 3261 |
EC Number: 206-397-9 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with bases, oxidants or reducing agents. | NO contact with incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers. | Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. 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: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered non-metallic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Harmful if swallowedToxic if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation May cause damage to immune system and liver through prolonged or repeated exposure May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children Suspected of causing cancer Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Store only in original container. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. |
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID | ICSC: 1613 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C8HF15O2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: (inhalable fraction): 0.005 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(8); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T, Xn; R: 40-61-48/23-48/21/22-41-64; S: 53-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations