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Octanoic Acid Natural (Caprylic Acid)
- Item #: 500572
- cas: 124˗07˗2
- fema: 2799
- ec: 204˗677˗5
- flavis: 8.0100
- coe: 10.0000
- jecfa: 99.0000
Pricing & Purchase
Documentation
Compliance
| Yes | No | |
| Food Grade | x | |
| Kosher | x | |
| Halal | x | |
| GMO | x | |
| Listed on CA Prop. 65 | x | |
| TSCA Listed | x | |
| US Natural | x | |
| EU Natural | x |
Approved Use
| Yes | No | |
| China | x | |
| Canada | x | |
| Japan | x | |
| Korea | x | |
| Philippines | x | |
| Australia | x | |
| New Zealand | x |
Technical & Safety Info
Properties
| Chemical Formula: | C8H16O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 144.2100 |
| Assay/Purity: | PURITY % 99 - 100 |
| Flash Point: | 200°F (93°C) |
| Boiling Point: | 237°C |
| Shelf Life: | 36 MONTHS |
Tariff Information
| HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.90.1050 |
| Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.90.0000 |
Safety Data
| Signal Word: | Danger |
Hazard Statement:
Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement:
-PREVENTION- Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling.-RESPONSE- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.-STORAGE- Store locked up.-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / regional / national / international legislation.
Transport & Handling
Transportation information
DOT
IATA
IMDG
| UN Number | 3265 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (OCTANOIC ACID) |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
| UN Number | 3265 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (OCTANOIC ACID) |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
Handling and Storage
| Yes | No | |
| Requires Melting | x | |
| Prolonged Heat Warning | x | |
| Store Refrigerated | x | |
| Ship Refrigerated | x | |
| Nitrogen Blanket | x |
Allowable Packaging
| Yes | No | |
| Steel | x | |
| Plastic | x | |
| Aluminum | x | |
| Glass | x |