ICSC 1654 - NAPHTHENIC ACIDS

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NAPHTHENIC ACIDS	ICSC: 1654 (June 2006)
Carboxylic-acids, -naphthenic- Acidic petroleum fraction

CAS #: 1338-24-5

EC Number: 215-662-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use special powder, carbon dioxide, foam. Water may be ineffective. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness.	Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Causes damage to the nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and metals. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING

NAPHTHENIC ACIDS

ICSC: 1654

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. Attacks metals.	Formula: C_nH₂_n_-₁COOH Molecular mass: 180 - 350 Boiling point: 140-370°C Melting point: -35 - +2°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.982 (liquid) Solubility in water: poor Flash point: 149 °C o.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5->6 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. Attacks metals.

Formula: C_nH₂_n_-₁COOH
Molecular mass: 180 - 350
Boiling point: 140-370°C
Melting point: -35 - +2°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.982 (liquid)
Solubility in water: poor
Flash point: 149 °C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5->6 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and central nervous system.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and central nervous system.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Composition may change physical and toxicological properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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