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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Perfluorooctanoic acid, sodiumsalt    
   CAS Registry Number:       335-95-5    
   Formula:       NaOOC(CF2)6CF3    
   EINECS Number:       206-404-5    
   Chemical Family:       organofluorine compounds    
   Synonym:       Sodium pentadecafluorooctanoate    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title compound       335-95-5       100%       2.5mg/m3 (as F)       2.5mg/m3 (as F)    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Emergency Overview:       Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.    
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.    
   Eye Contact:       Irritating to eyes. May cause redness and pain.    
   Skin Contact:       Irritating to skin. May cause itching and redness.    
   Inhalation:       Inhalation of dust can lead to irritation of the respiratory tract, causing coughing and sore throat.    
   Ingestion:       No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May be harmful if swallowed.    
   Acute Health Affects:       May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed.    
   Product contains fluorine which, under certain conditions of use, decomposition or metabolism, may generate
   Chronic Health Affects:       fluoride ion causing nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth    
   structure, kidney and liver damage.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
   Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
   Skin Exposure:
   irritation persists.
   Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in
   Inhalation:
   breathing, coughing, wheezing or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
   Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
   Ingestion:
   vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       no data    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog, or foam.    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and corrosive hydrogen fluoride.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store the material in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.    

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators
   Respirator:
   requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       off-white powder    
   Molecular Weight:       436.05    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       no data    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       slightly soluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       No hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       active metals    
   Decomposition Products:       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sodium fluoride, hydrogen fluoride and fluorinated organics    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       no data    
   Mutagenic Effects:       no data    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       no data    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound not listed    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A