SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME DISTRIBUTOR

Caprylic acid Uniquechem Solutions Inc
120 Traders Blvd E, Suite 208
SYNONYM Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H7
Octanoic acid Canada
Tel 289-729-0493
info@uniquechemsolutions.com
www.uniquechemsolutions.com

SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

WHMIS Classification
E Corrosive Material Corrosive
GHS Classification:
Skin corrosion (Category 1B)
Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol/Pictogram:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement(s):
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s):
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye
protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician.
HMIS Classification
Health hazard: 3
Flammability: 0
Physical hazards: 0

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION, INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT C.A.S. NUMBER
Caprylic acid [124-07-2]

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician. Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with
soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.

SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

General information: Not flammable or combustible.

Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical
or carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards in case of fire: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire
conditions. - Carbon oxides
Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters: Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours,

mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not
let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Soak up with inert
absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Avoid contact with
skin.
Conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities: Keep container tightly
closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering control measures: Use mechanical exhaust or laboratory fumehood to

avoid exposure.
Exposure limits: No data available.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Eyes: Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye
protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH
(US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this
product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws
and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

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Clothing: Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment
must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance
at the specific workplace.
Respirators: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use
a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387)
respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole
means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state: Liquid, clear, viscous

Color: Light yellow
Odor: No data available
Odor threshold: No data available
pH: 3.5
Melting/freezing point: 16.0 – 16.5 ºC
Initial boiling point: 237 – 238 ºC
Flash point: > 110 ºC
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability: No data available
Explosion limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: 13 hPa (10 mmHg) at 124 ºC
1 hPa ( 1 mmHg) at 78 ºC
Vapor density: 4.98 (Air = 1.0)
Relative density: 0.91 g/cm3
Solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: log Pow 3.05 at 20 ºC
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data available
Conditions to avoid: No data available
Incompatibilities with other materials: Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides.

SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Oral LD50 Rat – 10,080 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity). Diarrhoea
Inhalation LC50 No data available
Dermal LD50 Rat – > 5,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Rabbit – Causes burns – 24h – OECD Test Guideline 404.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available.
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to
0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to
0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.

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Reproductive toxicology
No data available.
Target organ systemic toxicity – Single exposure
No data available.
Target organ systemic toxicity – Repeated exposure
No data available.
Additional Information
RTECS: RH0175000

SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Toxicity to fish Bluegill sunfish – 96h LC50 22 mg/L
Toxicity to daphnia No data available
and other aquatic
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae Psuedokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) – 72h
EC50 31 mg/L – OECD Test Guideline 201
Persistence and degradability
aerobic
Result: 90 % - Readily biodegradable.
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301D.
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available.
PBT and vPvB assessment
No data available.
Other adverse effects
No data available.

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
UN number: 3265 Class: 8 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Caprylic acid)
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N/A
Marine pollutant: No
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No

IMDG
UN number: 3265 Class: 8 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-B
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Caprylic
acid)
Marine pollutant: No

IATA
UN number: 3265 Class: 8 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Caprylic acid)

SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Chemical Inventories:

USA TSCA Listed
Canada DSL Listed
Australia AICS Listed
China IECSC Listed

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 EU EINECS Listed
Japan ENCS Listed
Philippines PICCS Listed

SARA 302 Components: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting
requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components: This material does not contain any chemical components with
known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established
by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components: No components are subject to the
Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components:
Octanoic acid CAS-No.124-07-2 Revision Date
New Jersey Right To Know Components
Octanoic acid CAS-No.124-07-2 Revision Date

California Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals known
to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

SECTION 16 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prepared by safety and environmental affairs. Date of Issue – December 2020

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes
the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a warranty of any
product properties and we assume no liability for any loss or injury which may result from the use
of this information. Users should conduct their own investigations to determine the suitability of
the information.

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