n-Heptanoic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H318, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This substance is classified in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200 (GHS-US classification). Acute inhalation toxicity Category 4, H332 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B, H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1, H318 Target Organ Systemic Toxicant - Single exposure Category 3, H335 OSHA Specified Hazards Not applicable.

2.2 Label elements

Labeling according to §1910.1200 (GHS-US labeling).

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H332: Harmful if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe gas/mist/vapours. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Storage

P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by inhalation