ICSC 1179 - n-HEPTANOIC ACID

n-HEPTANOIC ACID	ICSC: 1179 (April 2017)
Enanthic acid n-Heptylic acid n-Heptoic acid

CAS #: 111-14-8

UN #: 3265

EC Number: 203-838-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames. See Chemical Dangers.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting. Wheezing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Skin burns. Pain. Blisters.	Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

n-HEPTANOIC ACID

ICSC: 1179

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance CLEAR OILY LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with many chemicals. This produces toxic and flammable gases.	Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅COOH/C₇H₁₄O₂ Molecular mass: 130.2 Boiling point: 223°C Melting point: -7.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 15°C: 0.242 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.3 Flash point: >110°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.42 (estimated) Auto-ignition temperature: 255°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-10.1 Viscosity: 4.8 mm²/s at 20°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
CLEAR OILY LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with many chemicals. This produces toxic and flammable gases.

Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅COOH/C₇H₁₄O₂
Molecular mass: 130.2
Boiling point: 223°C
Melting point: -7.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 15°C: 0.242
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.3
Flash point: >110°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.42 (estimated)
Auto-ignition temperature: 255°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-10.1
Viscosity: 4.8 mm²/s at 20°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on the eyes and the upper respiratory tract have become manifest. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause lung oedema, but only after initial corrosive effects on the eyes and the upper respiratory tract have become manifest. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Isolate contaminated clothing by sealing in a bag or other container.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 34; S: (1/2)-26-28-36/37/39-45

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