FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 431.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: November 25, 2002
Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification
Lauric Acid
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients
Lauric Acid
Synonym: dodecanoic acid
CAS#: 143-07-7
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Colorless, needle-like crystals; slight odor of bay oil.
Health-0
Irritating to body tissues. Avoid all body tissue contact.
Flammability-1
Combustible solid.
Reactivity-0
Exposure-1
Storage-0
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Class IIIB combustible solid. NFPA CODE
When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. None Established
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in 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 鈥? Handling and Storage
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids.
Store in a cool dry place.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Lauric Acid
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 431.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: November 25, 2002
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Colorless, needle-like crystals; slight odor of bay oil. Specific Gravity: 0.833
Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in ether and benzene. Melting Point: 43-45 C
Formula: CH3(CH2)10COOH Boiling Point: 225 C @ 100mm
Formula Weight: 200.32
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Shelf Life: Indefinite.
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: 12 gm/kg
Acute effects: Irritant
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option.
Section 14 鈥? Transport Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class: N/A
UN Number: N/A
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (205-582-1).
Section 16 鈥? Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
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