n-Heptanoic acid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3(Narcosis)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage May cause drowsiness or dizziness Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection.

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.