International Chemical Safety Cards

SEBACIC ACID

ICSC: 1685

1,10-Decanedioic acid
1,8-Octanedicarboxylic acid
Decanedioic acid
C₁₀H₁₈O₄ /HOOC(CH₂)₈COOH
Molecular mass: 202.3
ICSC #    1685
CAS #     111-20-6
RTECS # VS0875000
EC #         203-845-5
April 10, 2008 Validated
NE, RD; Specific medical-toxicological data are very limited.

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION		Local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES		Safety spectacles	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into coveredcontainers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

Separated from strong oxidants, and strong bases .

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ICSC: 1685

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.

International Chemical Safety Cards

SEBACIC ACID

ICSC: 1685

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with bases and oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion .

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
See Notes.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 13.3kPa: 294°C
(See Notes)
Melting point: 131°C
Density: 1.2
g/cmł

Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.1
(none)
Flash point: 220°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.2

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Decomposes before boiling. Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1685	SEBACIC 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.