Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
204-677-5/124-07-2
Name of the chemical
Octanoic acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2019-03-23
Product name
Octanoic Acid (Caprylic Acid)
CAS No.
124-07-2
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)
H314, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and 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
octanoic acid
Hazard statements
Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dusts or mists. (Contd. of page 1) Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory 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 is urgent (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. 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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
