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PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID

ICSC: 1613

Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid
Pentadecafluoro-n-octanoic acid
Perfluorocaprylic acid
C8HF15O2
Molecular mass: 414.1
ICSC # 1613 		CAS # 335-67-1
RTECS # RH0781000
UN # 3261
October 20, 2005 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: 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 combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered, non-metallic containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, strong reducing agents , food and feedstuffs .
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 1613 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID

ICSC: 1613

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating above 300°C or on burning producing toxic gases including hydrogen fluoride . The solution in water is a weak acid. Reacts with bases , oxidants and reducing agents . Attacks many metals forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: 0.005 mg/m3; skin absorption (H);
Peak limitation category: II(8); Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2005).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may not be relevant to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 189°C
Melting point: 52-54°C
Density: 1.79
g/cm3
Solubility in water:
none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

N O T E S

Common name: PFOA.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC4-II+III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1613 PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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