Safety data for nonadecafluorodecanoic acid
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Synonyms: nonadecafluorocapric acid, perfluorocapric acid, perfluorodecanoic acid,
PFDA
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Molecular formula: CF3(CF2)8COOH
CAS No: 335-76-2
EINECS No: 206-400-3
Physical data
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 78 C
Boiling point: 103 C at 30 mm Hg
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Water solubility: 9.5 g/l at 25 C
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Toxicology
Toxic if swallowed. Eye, skin and
respiratory system irritant.
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ORL-RAT LD50 57 mg kg-1
IPR-RAT LD50 40 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 111 mg kg-1
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R25 R36 R37 R38.
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UN No 2811. Packing group III. Marine pollutant. IMO 6.1
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