Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-
Corrosion
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H303 |
May be harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H312 |
Harmful in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H360 |
May damage fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
A colorless to light yellow liquid with a mild odor.
| Boiling Point | 442°F |
| Flash Point | 260°F |
| Specific Gravity | 0.903 |
Synonyms
⍺-ethylcaproic acid; ⍺-ethylhexanoic acid; 2-bubylbutanoic acid; butylethylacetic acid; 2-ethyl-1-hexanoic acid; 2-ethylcaproic acid; ethylhexanoic acid; ethylhexoic acid
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 8697
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