2,2-DIMETHYL OCTANOIC ACID
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General Description
Colorless liquid with a burning, rancid odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
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Reactivity Alerts
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Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, upper respiratory tract, and skin. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
2,2-DIMETHYL OCTANOIC ACID reacts exothermically with bases. May corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. May react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Reacts with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Reacts with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Reacts with carbonates and bicarbonates to generate a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but some heat. Exothermically oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents to give a range of products. May initiate polymerization reactions or catalyze other chemical reactions.
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Isolation and Evacuation
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Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: CO2, dry chemical, foam, or water spray. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Caustic soda, soda ash, lime (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, chemical safety gloves, other protective clothing. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
EYES: Hold eyelids open, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, flush affected areas with plenty of water.
INGESTION: Do nothing except keep victim warm. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call a physician. (USCG, 1999)
EYES: Hold eyelids open, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, flush affected areas with plenty of water.
INGESTION: Do nothing except keep victim warm. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call a physician. (USCG, 1999)
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
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Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
174.3
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- 2,2,-DIMETHYL OCTANOIC ACID
- 2,2-DIMETHYL OCTANOIC ACID
- 2,2-DIMETHYLCAPRYLIC ACID
- 2,2-DIMETHYLOCTANOIC ACID
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