| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [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 cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] 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. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble. | |
| [Melting Point] 225 - 355 | |
| [Density] 0.9949 - 1.0092 g/cm3 (19.9 - 49.9 C) | |
| [Usage] Major uses include plasma (blood) fractionation. | |
| [Product Name] Octanoic acid sodium salt | |
| [Synonyms] Caprylic acid sodium salt Octanoic acid, sodium salt Sodium caprylate Sodium octoate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_1984-06-1.htm">1984-06-1 | |
| [Formula] C8H15NaO2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 167.23 | |
| [EINECS] 217-850-5 | |
| [RTECS] RH0787000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 3597723 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-02-00-00982 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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