Product Name: Zinc Isooctanoate
Chemical Formula: C16H30O4Zn
Other Names: Zinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate), Zinc octoate
CAS Number: 136-53-8
Recommended Use: Used as a drier in paint, resin, and ink systems
Supplier/Manufacturer: Industrial chemical suppliers across global markets
Contact Information: Requests handled through company customer service, technical departments
Classification: Irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if swallowed
Label Elements: Hazard pictograms (exclamation mark), warning signal word, hazard statements
Potential Health Effects: Skin contact causes redness or irritation, eye contact may result in burning or watering, inhalation produces possible respiratory discomfort, ingestion creates risk of nausea or diarrhea
Environmental Warnings: Harmful to aquatic life with longer-lasting impacts on local waterways or soil ecosystems
Chemical Name: Zinc bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Chemical Formula: Zn(C8H15O2)2
Purity: Typically above 98%
Impurities: Traces of free acid and minor hydrocarbon residues
Concentration Range: 40–52% zinc as metal content in commercial blends
Inhalation: Move the affected individual to fresh air, allow to rest, obtain medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash skin area thoroughly using soap and water, remove contaminated clothing or accessories, consult healthcare professionals with persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with water for at least fifteen minutes, hold eyelids apart to ensure full rinsing, get medical evaluation if vision changes or pain persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek out medical help, provide product information to caregivers
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical to control burning
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jets create risk of spattering or material spread
Hazardous Decomposition: Zinc oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide release under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear
Special Risks: Thermal decomposition releases toxic fumes into air, containers may rupture from heat build-up
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment like gloves, splash-proof goggles, and respiratory protection in non-ventilated areas
Environmental Precautions: Contain spills immediately to prevent runoff into sewers, soil, or open waters, notify local authorities as needed
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spilt material with inert absorbent (such as clay, sand, or commercial absorbent pads), collect into suitable closed containers for proper disposal, wash down area with water after material removal
Handling: Keep away from open flames and high-heat sources, handle under well-ventilated conditions, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, wash hands thoroughly after handling, prevent ingestion or inhalation of vapors
Storage: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated space, keep container tightly closed, avoid direct sunlight, separate from food and feedstuffs, use corrosion-resistant containers when possible
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to manage airborne exposure, maintain fresh air flow in storage or handling spaces
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses or splash goggles, protective clothing minimizing skin exposure, approved respirators for dusty or poorly ventilated tasks
Exposure Limits: Not established by OSHA for zinc isooctanoate, rely on general zinc compound exposure guidance (refer to ACGIH TLV for zinc compounds)
Hygiene Practices: No eating, drinking, or smoking during use, wash exposed skin before breaks or finishing work
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Odor: Mild, ester-like odor
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Below 0°C
Boiling Range: Approximately 250°C (open cup)
Flash Point: About 115°C (closed cup - varies with specific dilution)
Evaporation Rate: Slow
Flammability: Not easily ignitable
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Solubility: Not water soluble, soluble in many organic solvents
Viscosity: Moderate, depending on formulation
Chemical Stability: Remains stable under standard usage and storage temperatures
Reactivity: Not highly reactive; reacts with strong acids or oxidizing agents
Hazardous Reactions: No significant risk under recommended storage, but decomposition can occur through excessive heating or strong oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Zinc oxides, organic fumes, and carbon monoxide under combustion
Polymerization: Not expected to occur
Acute Toxicity: Limited data for zinc isooctanoate itself, but ingestion or inhalation expected to irritate mucous membranes, cause nausea, headache, or digestive symptoms
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged skin contact leads to dermatitis, repeated inhalation can influence respiratory tract
Sensitization: Unlikely, though repeated contact might create mild sensitizing response for sensitive skin
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a known carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Effects: Eye exposure results in pronounced irritation or redness, does not penetrate skin
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, risk of adverse effects on water environments for extended timeframes
Persistence and Degradability: Organic component partially biodegradable, zinc content persists in sediment or soils
Bioaccumulation Potential: Zinc accumulates within fish and aquatic invertebrates
Mobility in Soil: Moderate binding to soil particles; potential leaching in sandy areas with heavy spillage
Other Adverse Effects: Material runoff or leaks create risks for local wildlife habitats
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; consider recycling incineration or hazardous waste recovery facilities
Containers: Empty and decontaminate before discarding, avoid releasing residues to drains
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large releases to the environment, never dispose into waterways, municipal sewers, or open land
UN Number: Not regulated by UN classification for ground or ocean shipping
Transport Hazard Class: No special DOT hazardous class assignment
Packaging Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Leak-proof container required, store upright during shipment, secure to prevent tipping or drum wall rupture, provide safety labeling consistent with regulatory requirements
Marine Pollutant: Contains zinc, take precautions to avoid marine exposure
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous under current OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910
TSCA Inventory: Listed
SARA Title III: Zinc compounds covered under Section 313 reporting
REACH Registration: Pre-registered and included under registration for zinc carboxylates
Other Regional Regulations: Conforms with EU, Japanese, and Canadian chemical safety reporting, specific product data available for review on request at the time of delivery
