Neodecanoic acid

0.92 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

Relative density (water = 1): 0.91

201 °F (USCG, 1999)

94 °C c.c.

482 to 494 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)

243-253 °C

less than 104 °F (USCG, 1999)

-39 °C

0.007 [mmHg]

Vapor pressure, Pa at 50 °C: 29 (calculated)

FCS -> FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI)

FCS -> FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR

Neodecanoic acid is a colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)

Liquid; CBI

Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]

COLOURLESS LIQUID.

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 41.8% (499 of 1195) of reports.

Danger

H302 (12.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P305+P354+P338, P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1195 reports by companies from 14 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Chemical: Neodecanoic acid

Neodecanoic acid is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Neodecanoic acid are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

REACH registered substance: Neodecanoic acid (EC: 248-093-9)

Neodecanoic acid: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Flammable toxic gas may be released, if thermally decomposed. (USCG, 1999)

Combustible. Above 94 °C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.

Causes eye but not skin irritation in rabbits; Not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs; Changes in blood chemistry and histopathological changes of the thyroid, liver, and kidney observed in 3-month oral study of rats; No adverse effects observed in 3-generation study of rats at doses up to 1,500 ppm dietary; [IUCLID] A moderate skin and eye irritant in rabbits; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] Causes severe skin irritation and serious eye injury; Brief contact can causes second- and third-degree skin burns; Vapors or mist causes severe eye and throat irritation and may cause injury to the eye and lung; [CHRIS] May cause irritation; [ExxonMobil MSDS]

NEODECANOIC ACID is a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them. They react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic. Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations", are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat. Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt. Carboxylic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry. Even "insoluble" carboxylic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in it to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. Carboxylic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids. Insoluble carboxylic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. Carboxylic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Their reaction with carbonates and bicarbonates generates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat. Like other organic compounds, carboxylic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. These reactions generate heat. A wide variety of products is possible. Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions.

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water spray, alcohol foam or dry chemical. (USCG, 1999)

Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).

Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable plastic containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

A mixture of di- substituted saturated decanoic acids; Used as a pre-harvest desiccant for onion foliage; [ChemIDplus] Used as an intermediate in the chemical industry; [IUCLID] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

Neodecanoic acid: ACTIVE