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Identification
- Name:
- octanoic acid
- CAS:
- 124-07-2
- EC/EINECS:
- 204-677-5
- Molecular Formula:
- C8H16O2
- Uses:
- pesticide
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
H Phrases
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1C) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H412 : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 3) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Banned biocides ?
Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).
Authorized Pesticide ?
Active substances approved for use in plant protection products (agricultural pesticides) in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Includes herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and other crop protection agents with current European-level approval.