Chemical Name: Potassium Isooctanoate
Common Names: Potassium 2-ethylhexanoate
Synonyms: Potassium octanoate, Potassium 2-ethylcaproate
CAS Number: 3164-85-0
Recommended Use: Surfactant in industrial cleaning, corrosion inhibitor, lubricants, chemical processing aids
Supplier: Manufacturer and address as per invoice or order
Contact Information: Emergency phone and normal business number from latest safety sheet or contract
Hazard Class: Acute toxicity, Skin irritation, Eye irritation
GHS Label Elements: Signal word: Warning, Hazard pictograms include exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke while using
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion
Hazard Overview: White crystalline solid or powder with mild odor, irritating to eyes and skin, prolonged exposure may lead to dermatitis
OSHA Hazards: Classified as hazardous per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Chemical Identity: Potassium Isooctanoate
CAS No.: 3164-85-0
Concentration: >95%
Impurities: Water (≤2%), minor organic acids (≤0.5%)
Additives: None
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention for symptoms
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing, rinse thoroughly with water and soap, seek help if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, keep rinsing, seek eye specialist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical guidance, provide product label if available
General advice: Show this safety sheet to emergency responders, stay calm, call poison center if feeling unwell
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use strong water jets
Special Hazards: Decomposition may yield toxic fumes including potassium oxides and organic vapors
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective suit, gloves, and face shield
Firefighting Advice: Approach upwind, isolate area, use water spray to cool containers
Combustion Products: Irritating smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium compounds
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate, avoid dust generation, use PPE including gloves and eye protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, surface water, and soil; notify authorities if release is large
Containment: Contain spill with sand or earth, prevent runoff
Cleanup Methods: Scoop or shovel spilled material into labeled containers, use non-sparking tools, wash area with water after removal
Disposal: Dispose according to local regulations, do not hose down into sewer
Handling: Handle with care, avoid dust and contact with skin or eyes, use good industrial hygiene practices, ensure adequate ventilation, ground containers during transfer
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, protect from humidity and incompatible substances like acids and oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, moisture, water
Special Requirements: Label all containers, keep away from food and feedstuffs, store apart from reactive chemicals
Other Considerations: Keep storage area clean and clear of unnecessary combustibles
Occupational Exposure Limits: No manufacturer-specific TLV or PEL, aim for general dust limit 10 mg/m³ for nuisance particulates
Engineering Controls: Ensure sufficient local ventilation, use closed systems or dust extraction if possible
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC), safety goggles, lab coat or long sleeves, dust mask or respirator during dusty operations
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, avoid eating and drinking in processing areas, change contaminated clothing soon after exposure
Appearance: White crystalline powder or solid
Odor: Slight, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH (5% solution): 8 – 10
Melting Point: 210–220°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not volatile
Flammability: Non-flammable, non-explosive
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility: Soluble in water, slight in alcohol
Density: 1.1–1.3 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: Not self-heating
Decomposition Temperature: >200°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with acids producing heat and octanoic acid
Hazardous Reactions: May react violently with oxidizers and strong acids
Decomposition Products: At elevated temperatures or in fire, releases potassium oxides and organic vapors
Polymerization: Will not occur under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to high temperature, moisture, contact with acids, strong oxidizers
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, ingestion, inhalation
Acute Effects: Skin and eye irritation, possible burns with concentrated solutions, ingestion may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure may cause dermatitis or allergic reactions on sensitive skin
Toxicity Data: Oral LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogen
Mutagenicity: No evidence of mutagenic potential
Sensitization: Rare cases of skin sensitization
Other Information: Product not known to cause reproductive harm
Aquatic Toxicity: Not classified as acutely hazardous to aquatic life, but large discharges may alter water pH or harm aquatic organisms
Bioaccumulation: Low potential, breaks down in natural environments
Mobility: Soluble in water, may migrate in soil and water
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Other Adverse Effects: Excess quantities in water may affect microfauna or increase potassium levels in natural settings
Precautions: Prevent release to environment beyond normal wastewater controls
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect in clearly labeled containers, hand over to licensed chemical waste processors
Sewage Disposal: Avoid release to drain unless permitted under local regulation
Incineration: Suitable method under controlled conditions in accordance with legal requirements
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly, send for chemical recycling or disposal as hazardous waste
Disposal Precautions: Do not dispose with household garbage, avoid dust formation during handling of residue, follow local, regional, and national legislation
UN Number: Not regulated under UN transport classification
Proper Shipping Name: Potassium iso-octanoate (if required)
Transport Hazard Class(es): Not classified as dangerous for transport under ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Keep container tightly closed, dry, separated from food, avoid stacking heavy weights on top, label clearly
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Subject to general chemical safety laws and workplace hazard regulations
OSHA: Covered under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA: Listed in TSCA inventory
REACH: Registered or pre-registered in the European Union for relevant uses
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance
California Prop 65: Product not classified as containing chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity
WHMIS: Classified as hazardous under Canadian regulations
Other National/International Listings: Check regional requirements for currency
