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SEBACIC ACIDICSC: 1685 (April 2008)
1,10-Decanedioic acid
1,8-Octanedicarboxylic acid
Decanedioic acid
CAS #: 111-20-6
EC Number: 203-845-5

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.  NO open flames.  Prevent deposition of dust. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.  Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use local exhaust.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

Insufficient data for GHS classification 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases. 
PACKAGING
 
SEBACIC ACID ICSC: 1685
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with bases and oxidants. 

Formula: C10H18O4 /HOOC(CH2)8COOH
Molecular mass: 202.3
Boiling point at 13.3kPa: 294°C
See Notes.
Melting point: 131°C
Density: 1.2 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.1 (poor)
Flash point: 220°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.2  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes. 

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Decomposes before boiling.
Temperature of decomposition is unknown in the literature.
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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