General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-04-06
Product name
Ethyl caprylate
Product Synonyms
Ethyl octanoate
CAS No.
106-32-1
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless sweet Emergency Overview Combustible liquid.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 4
2.2 Label elements
None required
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material.
Health hazards
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
