Chemical Sampling Information
	Perfluorooctanoic acid
Quick Links General Description Health Factors Monitoring Search    [use word(s)/phrase ] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: C8; hexanoyl fluoride, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-nonafluoro-2-oxo; octanoic acid, pentadecafluoro-; PFOA; pentadecafluoro-1-octanoic acid; pentadecafluro-n-octanoic acid; pentadecafluorooctanoic acid; perfluorocaprylic acid; perfluoroheptanecarboxylic acid OSHA IMIS Code Number: P455 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 335-67-1 NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: RH0781000 Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and Guide: 1759 154 [27 KB, PDF] Chemical Description and Physical Properties: white solid molecular formula: C8HF15O2 molecular weight: 414.07 boiling point: 189 -192°C (372-378°F) vapor pressure: 1.33 kPa @ 25°C melting point: : 45-50°C (113-122°F) with slight sublimation at 40°C Health Factors Potential symptoms: irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes, and skin; tightness in the chest; dyspnea; frothy sputum; cyanosis; and dizziness Affected organs: respiratory tract, eyes, and skin Literature Basis: International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): Perfluorooctanoic acid. U.S. EPA Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances: Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Fluorinated Telomers Monitoring Methods used by OSHA Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method: sampling media: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) Tube analytical solvent: methyl alcohol maximum volume: 480 Liters   maximum flow rate: 1 L/min current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House File method classification: Study All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.