PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID 1613
October 2005
CAS No: 335-67-1 Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid
Pentadecafluoro-n-octanoic acid
RTECS No: RH0781000
Perfluorocaprylic acid
UN No: 3261
C8HF15O2
Molecular mass: 414.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating In case of fire in the surroundings:
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
attention.
Skin Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
work. drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful UN Hazard Class: 8 Do not transport with food and
particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the UN Pack Group: III feedstuffs.
environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered,
non-metallic containers; if appropriate, moisten first to
prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then
remove to safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC4-II+III Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, strong reducing
agents, food and feedstuffs.
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1613 PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE POWDER, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its
aerosol and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating above 300/C or on
burning producing toxic gases including hydrogen fluoride. The A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached
solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with bases, oxidants and quickly when dispersed.
reducing agents. Attacks many metals forming
flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
Occupational exposure limits tract.
TLV not established.
MAK: 0.005 mg/m 3; skin absorption (H); Peak limitation category: Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
II(8); Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may
2005). not be relevant to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 189/C Solubility in water: none
Melting point: 52-54/C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.3
Density: 1.79 g/cm3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
NOTES
Common name: PFOA.
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