Sebacic Acid

Cosmetic ingredients (Sebacic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)

Buffering

Repellants

Active substance -> EU Pesticides database: Not approved

1.2075 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

1.2 g/cm³

less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)

1.0 mg/mL

Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.1 (poor)

563 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

364.00 to 365.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

at 13.3kPa: 294 °C

274.1 °F (NTP, 1992)

130.8 °C

131 °C

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.5% (2752 of 2766) of all reports.

Not Classified

Aggregated GHS information provided per 2766 reports by companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Chemical: Decanedioic acid

Decanedioic acid is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Decanedioic 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)

2004/129/EC

Status: Active Update: 23-04-2019 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/29447

Decanedioic acid: Non hazardous

Flash point data for this compound are not available. It is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)

Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.

Causes somnolence, excitement, and effects on food intake in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; Causes impaired liver function tests and effects on CNS in repeated-dose inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure (health effects not fully investigated); [ICSC] May cause irritation; [NTP] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]

SEBACIC ACID reacts exothermically to neutralize bases, both organic and inorganic. May react rapidly with aqueous solutions containing a chemical base and dissolve as the neutralization generates a soluble salt. Can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Such reactions are slow in the dry, but systems may absorb enough water from the air to allow corrosion of iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. Reacts slowly with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide. May generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. May react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Can be oxidized exothermically by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. May initiate polymerization reactions.

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)

Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

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

Rinse mouth.

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

CIR ingredient: Sebacic Acid

Used as a raw material for alkyd and polyester resins, plasticizers, polyester rubbers, and polyamide synthetic fibers; [Merck Index] Used as a topical emollient; [ExPub: TERIS] Used as a stabilizer in alkyd resins, maleic and other polyesters, polyurethanes, and fibers; Also used in paint products, candles, perfumes, low temperature lubricants, and hydraulic fluids, and to make nylon; [NTP]

Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]

Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Decanedioic acid: ACTIVE