Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: neo-Decanoic acid, prime grade
CAS Registry Number: 26896-20-8
Formula: isomeric C10 acids
EINECS Number: 248-093-9
Chemical Family: Aliphatic carboxylic acid
Synonym: Neodecanoic acid
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 26896-20-8 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes moderate irritation to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes moderate irritation to the skin.
Inhalation: Causes mild irritation to the nose, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
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
Inhalation:
in 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: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, or foam.
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide.
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: No special precautions needed in handling and storage.
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 protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: 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: colorless liq.
Molecular Weight: not applicable
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: 243-253°
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
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, and organic fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Oral(rat); LD50: 2000mg/kg. Administration onto skin(rabbit); LD50: >3160mg/kg. Inhalation(rat); LC50:
RTECS Data:
>3000mg/m3/6H. Inhalation(mouse); LC50: >3000mg/m3/6H.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local 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
