SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name
CAS Number
Formula
Formula Weight
Concentration
Lauric acid
Synonyms: Dodecanoic acid
143-07-7
CH3(CH2)10COOH
200.32
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
If in eyes:Immediately contact poison center or physician (P310). Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If inhaled:Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Class IIIB combustible solid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wipe up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids. Store in a cool, dry place.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless, needle like crystals. Slight odor of bay oil. Soluble: Ether. Insoluble in water. pH: No data available Vapor pressure: less than1 mm Hg @ 25 °C
Boiling point: > 225 °C Melting point: 42-44 °C Flash point: 160-165 °C ISO 2592 Open Cup Refractive index: 1.4183 Specific gravity: 0.833 g/cm3
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with bases, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly. Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides (CO and CO2)
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Eye and skin irritation. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Eyes and skin.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option.
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (205-582-1).
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
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