Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Perfluorooctanoic acid, sodiumsalt
CAS Registry Number: 335-95-5
Formula: NaOOC(CF2)6CF3
EINECS Number: 206-404-5
Chemical Family: organofluorine compounds
Synonym: Sodium pentadecafluorooctanoate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 335-95-5 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Irritating to eyes. May cause redness and pain.
Skin Contact: Irritating to skin. May cause itching and redness.
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract, causing coughing and sore throat.
Ingestion: No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May be harmful if swallowed.
Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed.
Product contains fluorine which, under certain conditions of use, decomposition or metabolism, may generate
Chronic Health Affects: fluoride ion causing nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth
structure, kidney and liver damage.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
Inhalation:
breathing, coughing, wheezing or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog, or foam.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and corrosive hydrogen fluoride.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store the material in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
Respirator:
requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: off-white powder
Molecular Weight: 436.05
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: slightly soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sodium fluoride, hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated organics
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
