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epsilon-CAPROLACTONEICSC: 1741 (November 2009)
ε-Caprolactone
6-Hydroxycaproic acid lactone
2-Oxepanone
1,6-Hexanolide
CAS #: 502-44-3
EC Number: 207-938-1

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: safety goggles. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

WARNING
May be harmful if swallowed
Causes eye irritation 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong bases, strong acids and strong oxidants. Dry. Well closed. 
PACKAGING
 
epsilon-CAPROLACTONE ICSC: 1741
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong bases, strong acids and strong oxidants. 

Formula: C6H10O2
Molecular mass: 114.2
Boiling point: 237°C
Melting point: -1.5°C
Density: 1.07 g/cm³
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 127°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 204°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.68  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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