MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Printed: May 27, 2009 14:36:47
Product #: 476 4-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID FCC
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Bedoukian Research, Inc. Emergency Phone Numbers:
21 Finance Drive 1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec (North America)
Danbury, CT 06810-4192 1-703-527-3887 Chemtrec (International)
UNITED STATES
Phone: 1-203-830-4000
Product Code: 476
Product Name: 4-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID FCC
Last Revision: Aug 10, 2006
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
HEALTH = 2 FLAMMABILITY = 2 REACTIVITY = 0 PROTECTION = B
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CORROSIVE (U.S. Definition)
U.S. HAZARD LABELING
Corrosive.
Irritating to skin and eyes.
EUROPEAN SYMBOLS
Corrosive
Harmful
EUROPEAN R PHRASES
Causes burns.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
EUROPEAN S PHRASES
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: 646-07-1
FEMA #: 3463 COE #: 10150
MF: C6H12O2
EC NO: 211-464-0
SYNONYM(S)
Pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-
4-Methylpentanoic acid
4-Methylvaleric acid
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SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION EXPOSURE: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and call a physician.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 min. Seek medical help if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash area well with water. Seek medical help if necessary.
INGESTION: Administer water and call a physician or poison control
center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use standard fire fighting procedures.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Standard absorbents can be used.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Use in accordance with good manufacturing and industrial
hygiene practices. Use product in a properly ventilated work
area. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling product.
STORAGE
Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
FIRE PROTECTION
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Mechanical (general)
RESPIRATORY: Usually not required
SKIN: Rubber gloves
EYES: Splash-proof safety glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower, eye wash
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE: colorless to pale yellow liquid
ODOR DESCRIPTION: pungent cheese-like odor.
BOILING POINT: 200C atm
VAPOR PRESSURE : < 0.001 mmHg @ 20 C
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): > 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 25C (water = 1): 0.9190:0.9230
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly soluble in water.
FLASH POINT (CC): 200 F 93 C
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITIES
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Presents no special reactivity hazard.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents
Alkaline materials.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
CO, CO2, water
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
Most likely route of entry is through the skin.
Full strength is irritating to skin and eyes.
RTECS NUMBERS
RTECS:(Isohexanoic acid) NR2975000.
IRRITATION DATA
Eye rabbit: 930 ug mild.
Skin Rabbit: 465 mg open moderate.
TOXICITY DATA
LD50 Dermal (rabbit) 1050 mg/kg.
LD50 Oral (rat) 2050 mg/kg.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): Not established
OSHA PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): Not established
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Prevent contamination of soil, ground- and surface water.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Ship Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Tech Name: (4-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID)
Class Pack Group Sub. Risk UN No.
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Road(U.S.-DOT): 8 III n/a 3265
Air (IATA): 8 III n/a 3265
Sea (IMDG): 8 III n/a 3265
NOTE: n/a = not applicable.
Transport Label(s): CORROSIVE
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
Corrosive
Harmful
The following risk and safety phrases were assigned based on toxicological
studies in the published literature:
R34
Causes burns.
R21
Harmful in contact with skin.
R36/38
Irritating to eyes and skin.
S45
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S36/37/39
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
This chemical is listed on the following inventories:
TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(211-464-0) ENCS PICCS
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS WAS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES WHICH
WE BELIEVE ARE RELIABLE. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED
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