Product Identification

Product Name

Octyl gallate

Synonyms

Octyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Octyl gallate
Progallin O

CAS

1034-01-1

Formula

C15H22O5

Molecular Weight

282.33999999999997

EINECS

213-853-0

RTECS

LW8225000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide

Beilstein/Gmelin

2132305

Beilstein Reference

4-10-00-02005

EC Index Number

607-199-00-9

EC Class

Harmful; Sensitising

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point

95 - 100

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Inhalation of material may be harmful.

Skin

Contact may cause burns.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

Containers may explode when heated.

EC Risk Phrase

R 22 43

EC Safety Phrase

S 24 37

UN (DOT)

3335

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam.

Fire Potential

May burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent dust cloud. Avoid inhalation of asbestos dust.

Transport Information

UN Number

3335

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.