Octanoic acid

1. Chemical Chinese Name: n-Octanoic acid
English Name: n-Caprylic acid       
Common or Trade Name: Caprylic acid                
Chemical Name         Composition Information              Content         CAS Number 
n-Octanoic acid                Pure product                        99%            124-07-2   

2. Health Hazards
This product has a mild irritating effect on the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. If ingested: large oral doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Inhalation of vapor may cause coughing. Combustion decomposition releases corrosive and irritating fumes.

3. First Aid Measures Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing and rinse with flowing water. Eye contact Lift the eyelid and rinse with flowing water or saline. Seek medical attention. Inhalation Quickly move away from the scene to fresh air. Keep the respiratory tract clear. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately. Seek medical attention. Ingestion Drink plenty of warm water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

4. Firefighting Measures Hazardous Characteristics
Contact with high heat, open flames, or oxidizers may pose a risk of combustion. Harmful combustion products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Firefighting methods and agents Move containers from the fire scene to an open area if possible. Spray water to keep fire-exposed containers cool until the fire is extinguished. Containers in the fire area that have changed color or are emitting sounds from safety pressure relief devices must be evacuated immediately. Firefighting agents: water fog, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand. Water is not suitable.

5. Leak Emergency Response
Emergency response Quickly evacuate personnel from the leak-contaminated area to a safe zone and isolate it, strictly restricting access. Cut off ignition sources. Emergency responders are advised to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and general work clothing. Do not directly contact the leaking material. Cut off the leak source as much as possible. If it is a liquid, prevent it from flowing into sewers, flood channels, or other confined spaces. Absorb with sand, vermiculite, or other inert materials. For large leaks, construct dikes or pits for containment. Transfer to a tank truck or special collector with a pump for recovery or transport to a waste disposal site. If it is a solid, collect with a clean shovel into a dry, clean, covered container.

6. Handling and Storage Handling Precautions
Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep containers sealed. Store separately from oxidizers; avoid mixed storage. Equip with appropriate types and quantities of firefighting equipment. The storage area should be equipped with leak emergency response equipment and suitable containment materials.

7. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Maximum Allowable Concentration  Monitoring Method  Engineering Control The production process is enclosed, with overall ventilation. Respiratory protection When the concentration in the air is high, wear a filtering gas mask. For emergency rescue or escape, it is recommended to wear an air respirator. Eye protection When the concentration in the air is high, wear chemical safety goggles. Body protection Wear permeable protective clothing. Hand protection Wear chemical-resistant gloves. Other precautions Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working. Wash thoroughly after work. Maintain good hygiene habits.

8. Physical and Chemical Properties: Appearance Colorless transparent liquid, free of mechanical impurities Relative vapor density (air=1)  Melting point (°C)  Relative density (water=1) 0.91 Upper explosion limit%  Boiling point (°C) 239.3 Ignition temperature (°C)  Lower explosion limit%  Solubility Miscible with water, miscible with most organic solvents. Main uses Used in the synthesis of dyes, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals; preparation of insecticides, fungicides, plasticizers, etc.

9. Stability and Reactivity Stability Stable Polymerization hazard Incompatible materials Strong oxidizers Conditions to avoid  Decomposition products

10. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity LD50: 600 mg/kg (mouse intravenous); 10080 mg/m³ (rat oral),
Acute poisoning None Carcinogenicity  Chronic poisoning None Irritation Rabbit dermal: 500 mg/24 hours, moderate irritation Chronic toxicity

11. Ecological Information (None)

12. Disposal (None).

13. Transport Information
General cargo transport,   No hazardous material information

14. Regulatory Information
General regulations for ordinary chemical products.

15. Other
The physicochemical information provided by our company regarding the above product is for reference only and should not be used as direct basis for the use of this product.

Caprylic acid, commonly known as octanoic acid, is produced by hydrolysis and fractionation of natural coconut oil. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a melting point of 16.5°C, boiling point of 237°C, relative density of 0.908, and flash point of 106°C. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in most organic solvents. It is mainly used in the production of synthetic insecticides, antifogging agents, foaming agents, etc., and can also be used for rust inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, defoamers, lubricant additives, viscosity modifiers, polymer modifiers, etc.

Quality Indicators

Product packaging: The product is packaged in plastic drums, with a net content of 180 kg per drum.