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Lauric acid

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[Flash Point]

134
[Autoignition]

377
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Upper exp. limit]

8.4
[Lower exp. limit]

.6
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
[Skin]

Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Hazards]

May cause dust explosion.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 22 24/25
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Poison Class]

F (Not subject to toxicity classification)
[Appearance]

White, colorless or slightly yellow crystalline solid or powder with a slight, but characteristic odor, like oil of bay.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

42 - 45
[Boiling Point]

296
[Vapor Pressure]

0.001 (25 C)
[Density]

0.875 g/cm3
[pKa/pKb]

5.78 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

4.2
[Heat Of Vaporization]

56.6 kJ/mol
[Heat Of Combustion]

-7418 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Alkyled resins, wetting agents, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, insecticides, food additives.
[Saturation Concentration]

Extremely low at room temperature.
[Vapor Density]

6.91
[Odor threshold]

.
[Refractive Index]

1.4208 (74 C)
[Product Name]

Dodecanoic acid
[Synonyms]

Dodecanoic acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_143-07-7.htm">143-07-7
[Formula]

C12H24O2
[Molecular Weight]

200.32
[EINECS]

205-582-1
[RTECS]

OE9800000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Mutagen; Natural Product; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

13,5400
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1099477
[Beilstein Reference]

4-02-00-01082
[EC Class]

irritant
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
[Disposal Code]

4
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, bases, reducing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

2915 90 10