General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Octanoyl chloride
Product Synonyms
Capryloyl chloride
CAS No.
111-64-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H315, H317, H318, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Skull and Crossbones Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled Combustible liquid
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P234 - Keep only in original packaging P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
