Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-25
Product name
Hexanoic Acid (Caproic Acid)
CAS No.
142-62-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagents and Standards for Analytical Chemical Laboratory Use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Agilent Technologies, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pdl-msds_author@agilent.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H311, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS05 Corrosion Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
hexanoic acid
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 1 Fire = 1 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
