Calcium 2-ethylhexanoate
Agent Name
Calcium 2-ethylhexanoate
CAS Number
136-51-6
Formula
C8-H16-O2.1/2Ca
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Calcium Hex-Cem; Nikka Octhix Calcium; Octope Ca; Calcium bis(2-ethylhexanoate); Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, calcium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to formulate coatings, paints, thinners, paint removers, inks, and toners; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Metal carboxylates readily dissociate in water into the free metal and free acid; [EPA ChAMP: Submission] May cause serious eye injury; Suspected of causing developmental toxicity; [ECHA REACH Registrations] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Ethylhexanoic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.65E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: