Product Name: Manganese Isooctanoate
Chemical Formula: C16H30MnO4
Synonyms: Manganese 2-Ethylhexanoate, Manganese Octoate
CAS Number: 15856-77-8
Recommended Use: Catalytic drying agent in paints and coatings
Manufacturer Information: Manufacturer’s contact and address provided on packaging
Emergency Contact: Chemtrec 24-hour phone line – available on Safety Data Sheet at facility and upon purchase
Product Codes: Identifying numbers as listed by supplier
Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal), Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Specific target organ toxicity
Label Elements: Pictogram: Exclamation mark and health hazard, Signal Word: Warning, Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, Causes skin and eye irritation, May cause respiratory irritation, May damage organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Headaches, dizziness, nausea, skin redness, eye discomfort, cough, long-term inhalation could affect nervous system
Precautionary Measures: Avoid breathing vapors, wear gloves and eye protection, use with adequate ventilation, do not eat or smoke when handling
Chemical Identity: Manganese Isooctanoate
Percentage (wt%): 8-12% manganese as metal, 70-90% 2-ethylhexanoic acid derivatives, remaining content includes hydrocarbon solvents and stabilizers
Impurities and Additives: Trace materials as present from raw material sourcing, residual acids, proprietary stabilizers
General Information: Remove person from exposure source, seek medical advice for symptoms
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air, support breathing as needed, call a doctor if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin thoroughly with plenty of water and soap, consult physician for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with water for 15 minutes, lift eyelids for full irrigation, seek immediate medical attention if pain or visual changes develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious individual, seek medical help, do not induce vomiting unless medical authorities direct
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, do not use water directed on burning product
Specific Hazards: May produce toxic fumes of manganese oxides and carbon dioxide, risk of container rupture
Protective Equipment: Full protective suit, self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Instructions: Isolate area, keep containers cool with water spray, prevent fire water from entering drains
Combustion Products: Acrid smoke, manganese oxides, organic vapors
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected personnel, use personal protective equipment
Containment: Stop leak if safe to do so, contain spill with sand, earth, or inert absorbent
Clean-up Implementation: Collect material mechanically into approved disposal containers, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Do not release into sewers, groundwater, or surface water
Decontamination: Wash affected surfaces with detergent and water after cleanup
Precautions for Handling: Open containers slowly in ventilated spaces, avoid inhalation and contact, keep away from ignition sources
Safe Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from acids, oxidizers, heat, and direct light
Special Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, moisture
Storage Temperature: Keep at ambient temperatures below 30°C, prevent freezing
Packaging Materials: Resistant metal, glass, or compatible plastic containers
Occupational Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL/TWA manganese compound as Mn: 0.1 mg/m³ (as respirable dust), ACGIH TLV: 0.02 mg/m³ (inhalable fraction)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles, long-sleeved apron
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved respirators if exposure will exceed regulatory limits
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating or drinking, remove contaminated clothing for laundering
Appearance: Reddish-brown to purple viscous liquid
Odor: Slightly pungent, oily
pH: Not determined/not applicable
Melting/Freezing Point: -20°C (approximate for hydrocarbon component)
Boiling Range: 180-260°C (dependent on solvent base)
Flash Point: 65-100°C (closed cup, solvent dependent)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: Low (volatile organic component determines exact value)
Density: 1.04-1.2 g/cm³
Viscosity: Medium to high
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: May react with acids to liberate heat or hazardous gases, reacts with strong oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, manganese oxides, organic acids
Hazardous Polymerization: Not known to occur
Conditions to Avoid: Overheating, open flames, direct sunlight, contamination with incompatible substances
Acute Effects: Harmful if swallowed, may irritate skin and eyes, inhalation of vapors can cause headache, nausea, drowsiness, long-term exposure to manganese may affect CNS
Skin Sensitization: Prolonged or repeated contact can cause dermatitis
Carcinogenicity: No components classified as carcinogenic by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No known mutagenic effects reported
Other Chronic Effects: Repeated high inhalation exposures linked to manganism (neurological symptoms), no evidence of reproductive effects at occupational levels
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, long-term adverse effects possible in aquatic environment
Mobility: Low solubility in water, may persist in sediment
Persistence and Degradability: Product not expected to biodegrade rapidly
Bioaccumulation: Manganese may accumulate in plant and aquatic life
Other Ecological Impacts: Avoid release to soil and waterways
Waste Methods: Incinerate in approved facility or dispose of as hazardous waste under local, state, and federal regulations
Container Disposal: Rinse thoroughly, render unusable, and follow local disposal rules
Special Precautions: Do not dump in drains, waterways, or natural environments, consult with licensed waste disposal providers
UN Number: UN3082 (Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S. (Manganese Isooctanoate blend)
Transport Classes: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Transport Label Requirements: Miscellaneous dangerous goods, marine pollutant mark
Transport Hazards: Leaks pose risk to amphibian and aquatic habitats, accidental spills require specialized response
TSCA: Listed on Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
REACH Registration: Registered or pre-registered in accordance with European Union law
Right-to-Know Components: State and federal lists (e.g., California Proposition 65, SARA Title III); check packaging and safety data for current status
Labeling: Meets OECD hazardous substance labels, pictograms, required warning and risk phrases
Other Requirements: Workers trained in chemical hygiene, local environmental releases monitored according to government recommendations, all updates included in company SDS library
