Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
204-677-5/124-07-2
Name of the chemical
Octanoic acid
Concentration
90-100%
General Information
Version
5.6
Revision date
2018-06-21
Product name
Caprylic acid
CAS No.
124-07-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
- none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Skin corrosion (Category 1C), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
