ICSC 1741 - epsilon-CAPROLACTONE

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epsilon-CAPROLACTONE	ICSC: 1741 (November 2009)
ε-Caprolactone 6-Hydroxycaproic acid lactone 2-Oxepanone 1,6-Hexanolide

CAS #: 502-44-3

EC Number: 207-938-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: safety goggles. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases, strong acids and strong oxidants. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

epsilon-CAPROLACTONE

ICSC: 1741

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong bases, strong acids and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂ Molecular mass: 114.2 Boiling point: 237°C Melting point: -1.5°C Density: 1.07 g/cm³ Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 127°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 204°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.68

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong bases, strong acids and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂
Molecular mass: 114.2
Boiling point: 237°C
Melting point: -1.5°C
Density: 1.07 g/cm³
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 127°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 204°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.2-9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.68

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	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 irritating to the eyes.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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