NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section 1:
Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name:
Sebacic Acid For Synthesis
CAS#: 111-20-6
Synonym: Decanedioic
acid
Chemical
Formula: C10H18O4
Section 2:
Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Sebacic Acid For
Synthesis
111-20-6
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Not
applicable.
Section 3:
Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available.
Section 4:
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately
flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open.
Cold water may be used.
Skin Contact:After
contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly
wash the contaminated skin with running water
and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases
and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing
before reusing.
Serious Skin
Contact: Not available.
Inhalation: Allow
the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:Do
not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5:
Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
available.
Flash Points:
Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products of
Combustion: These products
are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards
in Presence of Various Substances: Not available.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of
explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks
of explosion of the product in presence
of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting
Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use
DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water
jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
Section 6:
Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
the contaminated surface and dispose of according to
local and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill:Use
a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7:
Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire
risk, evaporate the residue under a fume
hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe
dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately
and show the container or the label.
Storage:Keep
container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool,
well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme
heat and away from strong oxidizing agents.
Section 8:
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process
enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure
limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the
exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Safety
glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation
of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section 9:
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Crystals solid.)
Odor: Not
available.
Taste: Not
available.
Molecular
Weight: 202.24 g/mole
Color: Colorless
to light yellow.
pH (1%
soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Decomposes.
Melting
Point: 132°C (269.6°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 1.207 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not
available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity (in
Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water, methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
Solubility: Soluble
in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone. Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Section 10:
Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The
product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions of
Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive
in presence of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
No.
Section 11:
Toxicological Information
Routes of
Entry: Ingestion.
Toxicity to
Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 6000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other Toxic
Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in
case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section 12:
Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not
available.
BOD5 and COD:
Not available.
Products of
Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of
the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are more toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13:
Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Section 14:
Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section 15:
Other Regulatory Information
Federal and
State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Sebacic Acid For Synthesis
Other
Regulations: Not
available..
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is
not classified according to the EU regulations.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal
Protection: E
National Fire
Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability:
1
Reactivity: 0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves. Lab
coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Safety glasses.
NILE CEHMCIALS provides the information contained herein
in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or
accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate
precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this
product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent
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