n-octanoic acid 1-13C

Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist.

Symptoms: Corrosion of the eye tissue.

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give activated charcoal. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital.

Water spray. Polyvalent foam. Alcohol-resistant foam. Polymer foam. BC powder. Carbon dioxide.

DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Temperature above flashpoint: higher fire/explosion hazard. Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it.

Mark the danger area. No naked flames. Wash contaminated clothes. Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation.

Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation.

Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers.

Take up liquid spill into absorbent material, e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite. Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Damaged/cooled tanks must be emptied. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Wash clothing and equipment after handling. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority.

Materials: sand, earth, vermiculite

Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Keep away from naked flames/heat. Finely divided: spark- and explosionproof appliances. Finely divided: keep away from ignition sources/sparks. Observe strict hygiene. Keep container tightly closed. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection.

Keep out of direct sunlight. Store in a dry area. Ventilation at floor level. Keep locked up. Meet the legal requirements.

Observe strict hygiene. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing.

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Finely divided: keep away from ignition sources/sparks.

Gloves.

Face shield.

High gas/vapour concentration: gas mask with filter type A.

Corrosionproof clothing. Materials for protective clothing: GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE: neoprene. nitrile rubber. viton. GIVE POOR RESISTANCE: butyl rubber. natural rubber.

Stable under normal conditions.

Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed. Violent to explosive reaction with (strong) oxidizers. Violent exothermic reaction with (strong) bases: pressure rise and possible bursting of container.

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Remove to an authorized incinerator.