Hexanoic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.