MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Exfluor Product ID: C8AC
Name: Perfluorooctanoic acid , 98%
Synonyms: Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid
Chemical Formula: CF3(CF2)6COOH
Issue Date: 12/15/97 Revised 9/14/98
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS#: [335-67-1]
EINECS#: [206-397-9]
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Precautionary Statements: Corrosive, irritant, irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, causes burns, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
Target Organs: None known
SECTION 4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Allow victim to rinse his mouth with water provided person is conscious. Drink 2-4 cupfulls of water, and seek medical advice.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or polymer foam.
Flash Point: Not Available
Fire Hazard: Slight fire hazard. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.
Combustion: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen fluoride
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as in section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Small spills: Avoid raising dust. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Absorbent may be used. Move containers away from spill to a safe area. Large spills: dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as in section 8.
Precautions: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards.
Handling:
Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep seperated from incompatible substances.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: 0.1 Mg/M3 recommended TWA (3m) (skin)
Ventilation: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilitation system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present.
Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved (or equivalent) respirator.
Eye Protection: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Gloves: Wear appropriate chemical resistant glove.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Molecular Formula: C8HF15O2
Physical State: White powder
Boiling Point: 189/736mm
Melting Point: 55-56
Specific Gravity: 1.7 Approximate
Vapor Pressure: 10.0 mm Hg @ 25C Approximate
MW: 414
Solubility:
Odor:
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat and generating dust.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Hazardous Combustion: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen fluoride
RTECS#: RH0781000
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Chronic Effects: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with coughing, choking, pain and possibly burns of the mucous membranes. In some cases, pulmonary edema may develop, either immediately or more often within a period of 5-72 hours. The symptoms may include tigtness in the chest, dyspnea, frothy sputum, cyanosis, and dizziness. Physical findings may include moist rales, low blood pressure and high pulse pressure. Severe cases may be fatal direct contact may cause severe irritation, pain and possibly burns. There may be discoloration of the tissue. Swallowing and speech may be difficult at first and then almost impossible. The effects on the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract may range from irritation to severe corrosion. Edema of the epiglottis and shock may occur.
Toxicological Data: Eye Contact - Caused extreme irritation in animal studies, with a score of 108/110. Ingestion - Caused erosian of gastric mucosa in animal studies. The LD50 was estimated to lie between 500 and 1000 Mg/Kg. IPR-RAT LD50:189 Mg/Kg. TXAPA9 70,362,83. Toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not yet available.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Mix or dissolve with combustible material and burn in an approved chemical incinerator equipped with after burners and scrubbers.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
UN/ID#: 1759
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Labels: 8
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Inventory - Yes. Sara 311/312 (40CFR370.21): Acute yes
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. EXFLUOR RESEARCH CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.