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General Information
Revision date
2015-09-24
Product name
Caprylic-Capric Acid
CAS No.
67762-36-1
Emergency telephone
1 (800) 255-3924, 1 (813) 248-0585
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Company Information
company name
Parchem
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@parchem.com
GHS Information
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Hazard and precautionary statements
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture
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Hazard and precautionary statements
Precautionary statements
Handling: Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Since empty containers contain product residue and can be dangerous, follow all hazard warnings and precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Storage
Keep away from possible contact with incompatible substances. Store in acid resistant vessels such as stainless steel, aluminum, or steel coated with resin lining such as Lithcote LC-19 or Kanigen. Do not store near sources of ignition. In Case of Fire Small Fires: Use CO2 or dry chemical. Large Fires: Use foam First Aid Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Skin: Wash skin with soap and water upon contact. Exposed clothing should be changed promptly and cleaned before reuse. Get medical attention Eye: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Ingestion: Remove material from mouth. Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention immediately. Emergency Overview CAUTION: Eye and skin irritant. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause severe but transient eye irritation. Skin: Prolonged skin exposure may cause severe irritation. Inhalation: May elicit pulmonary irritation if mist or vapors are formed. May cause coughing or difficult breathing. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation. If product is heated, vaporization can occur. Eye, skin, and upper respiratory irritation can occur.
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified
Environmental hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as a hazardous substance or mixture according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200.
