ICSC 1005 - OLEIC ACID

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OLEIC ACID	ICSC: 1005 (May 2002)
9-Octadecenoic acid 9,10-Octadecenoic acid Oleinic acid cis-9-Octadecenoic acid

CAS #: 112-80-1

EC Number: 204-007-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Notes.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases.
PACKAGING

OLEIC ACID

ICSC: 1005

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS YELLOW-TO-BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance is a weak acid.	Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O₂ / C₈H₁₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH Molecular mass: 282.5 Decomposes Melting point: 13.4°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Solubility in water: none Flash point: 189°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 363°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.73 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS YELLOW-TO-BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance is a weak acid.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O₂ / C₈H₁₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH
Molecular mass: 282.5
Decomposes
Melting point: 13.4°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 189°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 363°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.73 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The substance can be absorbed by ingestion, but no harmful effects have been found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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