Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2025-08-29
Product name
Lauric Acid methyl ester
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is for research use - Not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
+1 (734) 971-3335, 800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H319, H335, H402, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS02 Flame Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor d ~ GHS09 Environment Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects d ~ GHS07 Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Contd. on page 2) US Contd. from page 1)
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS02 GHS07 GHS09
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Dodecanoic acid, Methyl ester (Methyl laurate; Methyl dodecanoate}
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground / bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. from page 2) · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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