Material Safety Data Sheet chemusa
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
OCTOATE Z
Product Name/ 31352
Code
Trade Name
136-53-8
CAS#
Supplier R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
Call: (203) 853-1400
In Case of
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
Zinc octoate
Synonym
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt
Chemical name
Carboxylic acid salt.
Chemical Family
Chemical Formula C16H30O4Zn
Industrial applications: Vulcanization activator.
Material Uses
TSCA 8(b) inventory: OCTOATE Z
TSCA Status
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
zinc 2-ethylhexanoate 136-53-8 80
petroleum process oil 64742-52-5 20
Section III. Hazards Identification
Light amber liquid. Inhalation may be harmful. May cause slight to mild skin and eye irritation.
Emergency Overview
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. Do not use an
Eye Contact
eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated
Skin Contact
skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and
groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention
Inhalation
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses of water, a little at a time. Never give anything by
Ingestion
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist
to prevent fluid from entering the lungs
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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Flammability of the Product
Not available.
Autoignition Temperature
OPEN CUP: 160掳C (320掳F) (Cleveland.).
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal
Small Spill
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Be careful that the
Large Spill
product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
authorities. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to
local and regional authority requirements.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Avoid contact with eyes Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Keep container
Handling Procedures and
closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Equipment
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
Engineering Controls
their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection
Gloves.
petroleum process oil
TLV / PEL
US: TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL)
US: TWA: 5 STEL: 10 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV)
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Amber. (Light.) Liquid.
Appearance
351.77
Molecular Weight
Not applicable.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
Not available.
Melting Point
1.11 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Density
The highest known value is <0.01 mm of Hg (@ 20掳C) (petroleum process oil).
Vapor Pressure
The highest known value is 5 (Air = 1) (petroleum process oil).
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor
0.01 (petroleum process oil) compared to Butyl acetate.
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
Viscosity
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Insoluble in cold water.
Solubility
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility with Various
Substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Reactivity Not available.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3550 mg/kg [Rat].
Toxicity to Animals
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg [Rabbit]
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Not available.
Animals
Acute Effects
May cause mild eye irritation.
Eye Contact
May cause mild skin irritation.
Skin Contact
Not a sensitizer in animal testing.
Sensitization
May be a slight ingestion hazard.
Ingestion
If inhaled, mineral may accumulate in the lungs. However, the possibility of oil release from the product is
Inhalation
slight.
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Not available.
Remarks
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Chronic Effects on
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Humans
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available.
:
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Not available.
:
Not available.
Remarks
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
Products of Biodegradation
may arise.
Not available.
Biodegradability
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Not available.
Waste Stream
Section XIV. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT
Not applicable.
Remarks
Not available.
Maritime transportation
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Not controlled under the HCS (United States).
Classification HCS (USA)
Not available.
Pennsylvania RTK: zinc 2-ethylhexanoate
Federal and State
New Jersey: zinc 2-ethylhexanoate
Regulations
TSCA 8(b) inventory: OCTOATE Z
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification:
petroleum process oil, <3.0% DMSO extractable material: fire
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: zinc 2-ethylhexanoate 80%
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Not applicable.
Remarks
National Fire Protection
Hazardous Material Flammability
1
1
Health Hazard
Association (U.S.A.)
Information System
1 1 0
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Reactivity
Health
0
Reactivity
Specific hazard
h
Personal Protection
Other regulatory EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
specifications
CEPA DSL: OCTOATE Z
Australia: OCTOATE Z
Japan (MITI): OCTOATE Z
Korea: OCTOATE Z
Philippines: OCTOATE Z
China: OCTOATE Z
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References
Not available.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Erin A. Bendig on 8/18/2003. Verified by Erin A. Bendig.
Previous Validation Date: No Previous Validation. Printed 8/18/2003.
Information Contact David Bower, Ph.D. (203) 853-1400 ext. 233
Corporate Risk Management
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