Pelargonic Acid

Though this acid is naturally occurring in many fruits vegetables and meat and dairy products the chemical was originally derived by extracting esters from the naturally occurring oil of pelargonium plants resulting in the name.
MSDS

Porduct Name               Pelargonic Acid 
Part Number   RXSOL-19-7704-050

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Chemical Name                 Cas No                        EC No              Weight                          Formula                   
Nonanoic acid 112-05-0 203-931-2 158,24 g/mol  C9H18O2
Signal Word  Warning
Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements   P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Classification of    the substance or    mixture No data available
Supplemental Hazard    Statements No data available
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher  The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

General advice Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. 
If inhaled After inhalation fresh air.
Eye Contact  Rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses
Swallowed Make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Skin Contact   In case of skin contact Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Inhalation No data available
Ingestion No data available
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  No data available

 Flammability                         No data available
Suitable extinguishing    media   Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing     media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given
Special hazards arising    from the substance or    mixture  Carbon oxides Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. 
Further information Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion
products
No data available
Advice for firefighters Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing
Protective Equipment No data available
Specific Hazards Arising   from the Chemical No data available

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage No data available
Personal Protection No data available
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area
Reference to other          sections    For disposal see section 13

Advice on protection against fire and explosion Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 
Incompatible materials  No data available
Hygiene measures No data available
Advice on  safe handling No data available
Conditions for safe storage,      including  any incompatibilities 

No data available

Storage conditions Tightly closed.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510) 11 Combustible Solids
Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Advice on general occupational hygiene No data available

Exposure controls  Personal protective equipment 
Engineering Control No data available
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Protective clothing
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Viton® Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M) This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 30 min Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 898)
Respiratory protection
Required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type Filter type ABEK The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Other Protection  Measure No data available

Physical state Liquid
Colour Colorless 
Odour Weak
Odor Threshold No data available
pH 4,4 at 0,1 g/l at 25 °C DIN 19268
Melting Point 9 °C - lit.
Boiling Point 268 - 269 °C - lit. 
Flash Point 137 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup - ISO 2719
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit 9 %(V) Lower explosion limit 0,8 %(V)
Autoignition temperature 355 °C at 1.013 hPa - DIN 51794
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Vapour pressure 1 hPa at 20 °C
Viscosity Kinematic9,0 mm2/s at 20 °C dynamic 8,12 mPa.s at 20 °C - ASTM D 445 
Density 0,906 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Relative Density No data available  
Specific Gravity No data available 
Partition coefficient Log Pow 3,14 at 25 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 0,3 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- partly soluble
Ignition temperature No data available 
Particle characteristics No data available 

Reactivity                        Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical. 
Chemical stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature)
Possibilityof hazardous reactions Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents Reducing agents alkalines
Conditions to avoid Strong heating.                                                                           
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous product dicomposition                                                         In the event of fire see section 5

Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 423) Inhalation: No data available LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result: Irritations - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404) Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Serious eye      damage/irritation Causes serious eye irritation. Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse negative (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ  cell            mutagenicity  Test Type Ames test Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation with and without metabolic activation Method OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Test Type Mutagenicity (mammal cell test) chromosome aberration. Test system Human lymphocytes Metabolic activation with and without metabolic activation Method OECD Test Guideline 473
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target organ toxicity-single      exposure
No data available
Additional Information The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article Aldrich- N29902 Page 8 of 11 The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 28 Days - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - 150 mg/kg Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. 

Persistence and degradability Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 68 - 75 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301B) 
Toxicity to fish  Static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 91 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA)
Toxicity to daphnia and other  aquatic invertebrates Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 96 mg/l - 48 h (US-EPA)
Toxicity No data available
Toxicity to bacteria   No data available
Toxicity to algae Static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 25 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Products Biodegradation No data available
Mobility in soil No data available
Results of PBT av PvB            assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting      properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Product See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions. 
Contaminated packaging No data available
Waste treatment  Method No data available

UN number

ADR/RID:-                                        IMDG:-                                            IATA:-

UN proper shipping name  ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods IMDG: Not dangerous goods IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard classess     ADR/RID:-                                          IMDG:-                                           IATA:- 
Packaging group ADR/RID:-                                          IMDG:-                                           IATA:-
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:No                                       IMDG Marine pollutant:No             IATA: No
Special precautions for user No data available
Further information No data available

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Other regulations Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Other Information

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