Oleic acid                                  CAS Nr 112-80-1  CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
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Safety data for oleic acid

General

    Synonyms: 9-octadecanoic acid, oleinic acid, cis-9-octadecanoic acid
    Use: drug colouring agent; permitted maximum level typically ca. 5%
    Molecular formula: CH3(CH2)7CHCH(CH2)7COOH
    CAS No: 112-80-1
    EINECS: 204-007-1

Physical data

    Appearance: colourless to light yellow viscous liquid
    Melting point: 14 - 16 C
    Boiling point: 360 C (220 C at 7 mm Hg)
    Vapour density:
    Vapour pressure: 9.4 mm Hg at 20 C
    Specific gravity: 0.89
    Flash point: 189 C (closed cup)
    Explosion limits:
    Autoignition temperature:

     

Stability

    Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminium.

     

Toxicology

    May act as an irritant. May be harmful if ingested in quantity.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    IVN-MUS LD50 230 mg kg-1
    ORL-RAT LD50 74000 mg kg-1
    IPR-MUS LD50 282 mg kg-1
    ivn intravenous
    orl oral
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    ipr intraperitoneal

     

    Risk phrases
    (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    R36 R37 R38.

    • R36 Irritating to eyes.
    • R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
    • R38 Irritating to skin.

     

Transport information

    Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

    Safety glasses.

    Safety phrases
    (The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    S26 S36.

    S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

    S36 Wear suitable protective clothing.

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From New Jersey MSDS data base: http://ptcl.chem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/OL/oleic_acid.html

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